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
shekalim	18	18
shekel	13	13
shekelim	18	18
shekels	14	14
sheldrake	17	17
sheldrakes	18	18
shelduck	20	20
shelducks	21	21
shelf	11	11
shelfful	19	19
shelffuls	20	20
shelflike	20	20
shell	9	9
shellac	14	14
shellack	19	19
shellacked	22	22
shellacking	25	25
shellacks	20	20
shellacs	15	15
shellback	23	23
shellbacks	24	24
shellcracker	26	26
shellcrackers	27	27
shelled	12	12
sheller	11	11