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
shlockier	19	19
shlockiest	20	20
shlocks	17	17
shlocky	19	19
shlub	12	12
shlubs	13	13
shlump	16	16
shlumped	19	19
shlumping	22	22
shlumps	17	17
shlumpy	19	19
shmaltz	22	22
shmaltzes	24	24
shmaltzier	25	25
shmaltziest	26	26
shmaltzy	25	25
shoal	8	8
shoaled	11	11
shoaler	10	10
shoalest	11	11
shoalier	11	11
shoaliest	12	12
shoaling	14	14
shoals	9	9
shoaly	11	11