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
staphylinids	22	22
staphylococcal	32	32
staphylococci	30	30
staphylococcic	34	34
staphylococcus	32	32
staple	10	10
stapled	12	12
stapler	11	11
staplers	12	12
staples	11	11
stapling	15	15
starchily	17	17
starflower	17	17
starflowers	18	18
starkly	14	14
starless	9	9
starlet	8	8
starlets	9	9
starlight	14	14
starlights	15	15
starlike	13	13
starling	12	12
starlings	13	13
starlit	8	8
starrily	11	11