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
shockable	22	22
shockingly	25	25
shoddily	15	15
shoebill	15	15
shoebills	16	16
shoeblack	22	22
shoeblacks	23	23
shoelace	14	14
shoelaces	15	15
shoeless	11	11
shogunal	15	15
sholom	12	12
sholoms	13	13
shooflies	15	15
shoofly	15	15
shool	8	8
shooled	11	11
shooling	14	14
shools	9	9
shopaholic	21	21
shopaholics	22	22
shopgirl	16	16
shopgirls	17	17
shopless	14	14
shoplift	17	17