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
shtetlach	17	17
shtetls	10	10
shuffle	17	17
shuffleboard	26	26
shuffleboards	27	27
shuffled	19	19
shuffler	18	18
shufflers	19	19
shuffles	18	18
shuffling	22	22
shul	8	8
shuln	10	10
shuls	9	9
shutterless	15	15
shuttle	11	11
shuttlecock	25	25
shuttlecocks	26	26
shuttled	13	13
shuttleless	16	16
shuttler	12	12
shuttlers	13	13
shuttles	12	12
shuttling	16	16
shylock	19	19
shylocked	22	22