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
sterical	12	12
sterically	17	17
sterilant	11	11
sterilants	12	12
sterile	8	8
sterilely	13	13
sterilities	12	12
sterility	12	12
sterilization	24	24
sterilizations	25	25
sterilize	19	19
sterilized	21	21
sterilizer	20	20
sterilizers	21	21
sterilizes	20	20
sterilizing	24	24
sterlet	8	8
sterlets	9	9
sterling	12	12
sterlingly	17	17
sterlingness	17	17
sterlings	13	13
sternal	9	9
sternly	11	11
sternocostal	17	17