Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
swingling	19	19
swinishly	18	18
swiple	13	13
swiples	14	14
swipple	17	17
swipples	18	18
swirl	9	9
swirled	12	12
swirlier	12	12
swirliest	13	13
swirling	15	15
swirlingly	20	20
swirls	10	10
swirly	12	12
switchable	22	22
switchblade	24	24
switchblades	25	25
switchel	17	17
switchels	18	18
swithly	15	15
swivel	14	14
swiveled	17	17
swiveling	20	20
swivelled	19	19
swivelling	22	22