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
shelties	11	11
shelty	11	11
shelve	13	13
shelved	15	15
shelver	14	14
shelvers	15	15
shelves	14	14
shelvier	15	15
shelviest	16	16
shelving	18	18
shelvings	19	19
shelvy	15	15
sheol	8	8
sheols	9	9
sheqalim	23	23
sheqel	18	18
sheqels	19	19
sherlock	18	18
sherlocks	19	19
shetland	13	13
shetlands	14	14
shibboleth	21	21
shibboleths	22	22
shiel	8	8
shield	10	10