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
shapelier	15	15
shapeliest	16	16
shapeliness	18	18
shapely	15	15
sharable	14	14
shareability	20	20
shareable	15	15
shareholder	17	17
shareholders	18	18
shareholding	21	21
shareholdings	22	22
sharklike	20	20
sharply	15	15
shashlik	17	17
shashliks	18	18
shaslik	14	14
shasliks	15	15
shatteringly	20	20
shaul	9	9
shauled	12	12
shauling	15	15
shauls	10	10
shavable	18	18
shawl	11	11
shawled	14	14