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
steroidal	11	11
sterol	7	7
sterols	8	8
stertorously	16	16
stewable	15	15
stibial	11	11
stickball	21	21
stickballs	22	22
stickful	20	20
stickfuls	21	21
stickhandle	23	23
stickhandled	25	25
stickhandler	24	24
stickhandlers	25	25
stickhandles	24	24
stickhandling	28	28
stickily	18	18
stickle	15	15
stickleback	29	29
sticklebacks	30	30
stickled	17	17
stickler	16	16
sticklers	17	17
stickles	16	16
sticklike	21	21