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
shillelagh	19	19
shillelaghs	20	20
shilling	15	15
shillings	16	16
shills	10	10
shilpit	13	13
shily	10	10
shingle	13	13
shingled	15	15
shingler	14	14
shinglers	15	15
shingles	14	14
shingling	18	18
shingly	15	15
shinily	13	13
shinleaf	15	15
shinleafs	16	16
shinleaves	18	18
shinplaster	18	18
shinplasters	19	19
shipbuilder	22	22
shipbuilders	23	23
shipbuilding	26	26
shiplap	16	16
shiplaps	17	17