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
sexualized	29	29
sexualizes	28	28
sexualizing	32	32
sexually	20	20
shabbily	19	19
shackle	17	17
shacklebone	25	25
shacklebones	26	26
shackled	19	19
shackler	18	18
shacklers	19	19
shackles	18	18
shackling	22	22
shadblow	18	18
shadblows	19	19
shadeless	13	13
shadflies	16	16
shadfly	16	16
shadily	13	13
shadowily	18	18
shadowless	17	17
shadowlike	21	21
shaggily	17	17
shakable	18	18
shakeable	19	19