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
stencilers	15	15
stenciling	18	18
stencilled	17	17
stenciller	16	16
stencillers	17	17
stencilling	20	20
stencils	13	13
stenohaline	16	16
stenothermal	19	19
stepchild	19	19
stepchildren	23	23
stepfamilies	22	22
stepfamily	22	22
stepladder	16	16
stepladders	17	17
stepless	12	12
steplike	16	16
stereochemical	26	26
stereological	20	20
stereologically	25	25
stereology	15	15
stereoregular	17	17
stereotaxically	29	29
stereotypical	22	22
stereotypically	27	27