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
squillae	20	20
squillas	20	20
squills	19	19
squintingly	28	28
squirely	21	21
squirl	17	17
squirls	18	18
squirrel	19	19
squirreled	22	22
squirrelfish	28	28
squirrelfishes	30	30
squirreling	25	25
squirrelled	24	24
squirrelling	27	27
squirrelly	24	24
squirrels	20	20
squirrely	22	22
stabile	11	11
stabiles	12	12
stabilise	13	13
stabilised	15	15
stabiliser	14	14
stabilisers	15	15
stabilises	14	14
stabilising	18	18