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
shoveled	16	16
shoveler	15	15
shovelers	16	16
shovelful	21	21
shovelfuls	22	22
shoveling	19	19
shovelled	18	18
shoveller	17	17
shovellers	18	18
shovelling	21	21
shovelnose	18	18
shovelnoses	19	19
shovels	14	14
shovelsful	22	22
showable	17	17
showerless	16	16
showgirl	16	16
showgirls	17	17
showily	15	15
showplace	21	21
showplaces	22	22
shrapnel	15	15
shrapnels	16	16
shrewdly	17	17
shrewishly	20	20