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
stallion	11	11
stallions	12	12
stalls	8	8
stalwart	12	12
stalwartly	17	17
stalwartness	17	17
stalwarts	13	13
stalworth	15	15
stalworths	16	16
staminal	13	13
stammel	14	14
stammels	15	15
stampless	16	16
stanchly	17	17
standardless	16	16
standardly	16	16
standoffishly	26	26
standstill	14	14
standstills	15	15
stanol	8	8
stanols	9	9
stapedial	14	14
stapelia	12	12
stapelias	13	13
staphylinid	21	21