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
stainable	14	14
stainless	11	11
stainlesses	13	13
stainlessly	16	16
stairwell	14	14
stairwells	15	15
stakeholder	19	19
stakeholders	20	20
stakeholding	23	23
stakeholdings	24	24
stalactite	14	14
stalactites	15	15
stalactitic	18	18
stalag	9	9
stalagmite	16	16
stalagmites	17	17
stalagmitic	20	20
stalags	10	10
stale	6	6
staled	8	8
stalely	11	11
stalemate	13	13
stalemated	15	15
stalemates	14	14
stalemating	18	18