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
shylocking	25	25
shylocks	20	20
shyly	12	12
sial	5	5
sialagogue	16	16
sialagogues	17	17
sialic	10	10
sialid	8	8
sialidan	11	11
sialidans	12	12
sialids	9	9
sialoid	9	9
sials	6	6
sibilance	17	17
sibilances	18	18
sibilant	13	13
sibilantly	18	18
sibilants	14	14
sibilate	12	12
sibilated	14	14
sibilates	13	13
sibilating	17	17
sibilation	15	15
sibilations	16	16
sibling	14	14