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
shakily	16	16
shale	8	8
shaled	10	10
shales	9	9
shaley	11	11
shalier	10	10
shaliest	11	11
shall	9	9
shalloon	13	13
shalloons	14	14
shallop	14	14
shallops	15	15
shallot	11	11
shallots	12	12
shallow	14	14
shallowed	17	17
shallower	16	16
shallowest	17	17
shallowing	20	20
shallowly	19	19
shallowness	19	19
shallownesses	21	21
shallows	15	15
shalom	12	12
shaloms	13	13