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
shalt	8	8
shalwar	13	13
shalwars	14	14
shaly	10	10
shamable	17	17
shamably	19	19
shamal	12	12
shamals	13	13
shamble	16	16
shambled	18	18
shambles	17	17
shambling	21	21
shambolic	21	21
shamefacedly	27	27
shameful	18	18
shamefully	23	23
shamefulness	23	23
shameless	15	15
shamelessly	20	20
shamelessness	20	20
shapable	17	17
shapeable	18	18
shapeless	15	15
shapelessly	20	20
shapelessness	20	20