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
shrewlike	19	19
shrieval	15	15
shrievalties	19	19
shrievalty	19	19
shrill	10	10
shrilled	13	13
shriller	12	12
shrillest	13	13
shrilling	16	16
shrillness	15	15
shrills	11	11
shrilly	13	13
shrinkable	21	21
shrivel	14	14
shriveled	17	17
shriveling	20	20
shrivelled	19	19
shrivelling	22	22
shrivels	15	15
shrubland	18	18
shrublands	19	19
shrublike	20	20
shtetel	10	10
shtetels	11	11
shtetl	9	9