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
shellers	12	12
shellfish	18	18
shellfisheries	23	23
shellfishery	23	23
shellfishes	20	20
shellier	12	12
shelliest	13	13
shelling	15	15
shellproof	20	20
shells	10	10
shellwork	20	20
shellworks	21	21
shelly	12	12
shelta	9	9
sheltas	10	10
shelter	10	10
shelterbelt	18	18
shelterbelts	19	19
sheltered	13	13
shelterer	12	12
shelterers	13	13
sheltering	16	16
shelterless	15	15
shelters	11	11
sheltie	10	10