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
stealers	9	9
stealing	12	12
stealings	13	13
steals	7	7
stealth	10	10
stealthier	13	13
stealthiest	14	14
stealthily	16	16
stealthiness	16	16
stealths	11	11
stealthy	13	13
steamily	14	14
steamroll	14	14
steamrolled	17	17
steamroller	16	16
steamrollers	17	17
steamrolling	20	20
steamrolls	15	15
steel	6	6
steeled	9	9
steelhead	13	13
steelheads	14	14
steelie	8	8
steelier	9	9
steelies	9	9