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
staleness	11	11
stalenesses	13	13
staler	7	7
stales	7	7
stalest	8	8
staling	11	11
stalk	10	10
stalked	13	13
stalker	12	12
stalkerazzi	34	34
stalkerazzo	34	34
stalkers	13	13
stalkier	13	13
stalkiest	14	14
stalkily	16	16
stalking	16	16
stalkings	17	17
stalkless	15	15
stalks	11	11
stalky	13	13
stall	7	7
stalled	10	10
stallholder	17	17
stallholders	18	18
stalling	13	13