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
shipless	14	14
shipload	15	15
shiploads	16	16
shippable	21	21
shirtily	13	13
shirtless	12	12
shirtsleeve	18	18
shirtsleeved	20	20
shirtsleeves	19	19
shirttail	12	12
shirttails	13	13
shlemiel	15	15
shlemiels	16	16
shlep	11	11
shlepp	15	15
shlepped	18	18
shlepper	17	17
shleppers	18	18
shleppier	18	18
shleppiest	19	19
shlepping	21	21
shlepps	16	16
shleppy	18	18
shleps	12	12
shlock	16	16