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
syllabaries	18	18
syllabary	18	18
syllabi	14	14
syllabic	18	18
syllabically	26	26
syllabicate	21	21
syllabicated	23	23
syllabicates	22	22
syllabicating	26	26
syllabication	24	24
syllabicity	23	23
syllabics	19	19
syllabification	29	29
syllabified	22	22
syllabifies	21	21
syllabify	21	21
syllabifying	27	27
syllable	16	16
syllabled	18	18
syllables	17	17
syllabling	21	21
syllabub	19	19
syllabubs	20	20
syllabus	16	16
syllabuses	18	18