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
shielded	13	13
shielder	12	12
shielders	13	13
shielding	16	16
shields	11	11
shieling	14	14
shielings	15	15
shiels	9	9
shiftable	18	18
shiftily	16	16
shiftless	15	15
shiftlessly	20	20
shiftlessness	20	20
shigella	14	14
shigellae	15	15
shigellas	15	15
shigelloses	17	17
shigellosis	17	17
shilingi	14	14
shill	9	9
shillala	13	13
shillalah	16	16
shillalahs	17	17
shillalas	14	14
shilled	12	12