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
shoplifted	20	20
shoplifter	19	19
shoplifters	20	20
shoplifting	23	23
shoplifts	18	18
shoptalk	18	18
shoptalks	19	19
shoreline	13	13
shorelines	14	14
shorl	8	8
shorls	9	9
shortfall	16	16
shortfalls	17	17
shortly	12	12
shortsightedly	24	24
shothole	13	13
shotholes	14	14
should	11	11
shoulder	13	13
shouldered	16	16
shouldering	19	19
shoulders	14	14
shouldest	14	14
shouldst	13	13
shovel	13	13