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
shawling	17	17
shawls	12	12
sheaflike	19	19
sheal	8	8
shealing	14	14
shealings	15	15
sheals	9	9
shearling	15	15
shearlings	16	16
sheathbill	19	19
sheathbills	20	20
shedable	15	15
shedlike	16	16
sheenful	16	16
sheepfold	19	19
sheepfolds	20	20
sheepishly	20	20
sheeple	13	13
sheerlegs	14	14
sheerly	12	12
sheetlike	16	16
sheila	9	9
sheilas	10	10
sheitel	10	10
sheitels	11	11