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
syllepses	16	16
syllepsis	16	16
sylleptic	19	19
syllogism	18	18
syllogisms	19	19
syllogist	15	15
syllogistic	20	20
syllogistically	28	28
syllogists	16	16
syllogize	24	24
syllogized	26	26
syllogizes	25	25
syllogizing	29	29
sylph	13	13
sylphic	18	18
sylphid	16	16
sylphids	17	17
sylphish	18	18
sylphlike	22	22
sylphs	14	14
sylphy	16	16
sylva	12	12
sylvae	13	13
sylvan	14	14
sylvans	15	15