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
startle	8	8
startled	10	10
startlement	16	16
startler	9	9
startlers	10	10
startles	9	9
startling	13	13
startlingly	18	18
starveling	18	18
starvelings	19	19
statable	12	12
statal	7	7
stateable	13	13
statedly	12	12
stateless	10	10
statelessness	15	15
statelet	9	9
statelets	10	10
statelier	10	10
stateliest	11	11
stateliness	13	13
stately	10	10
statesmanlike	22	22
statesmanly	18	18
statical	12	12