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
stickling	20	20
stiffly	16	16
stifle	10	10
stifled	12	12
stifler	11	11
stiflers	12	12
stifles	11	11
stifling	15	15
stiflingly	20	20
stigmal	13	13
stigmasterol	18	18
stigmasterols	19	19
stigmatically	25	25
stilbene	13	13
stilbenes	14	14
stilbestrol	16	16
stilbestrols	17	17
stilbite	12	12
stilbites	13	13
stile	6	6
stiles	7	7
stiletto	9	9
stilettoed	12	12
stilettoes	11	11
stilettoing	15	15