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
stilettos	10	10
still	7	7
stillage	12	12
stillages	13	13
stillbirth	17	17
stillbirths	18	18
stillborn	15	15
stillborns	16	16
stilled	10	10
stiller	9	9
stillest	10	10
stillier	10	10
stilliest	11	11
stilling	13	13
stillman	14	14
stillmen	14	14
stillness	12	12
stillnesses	14	14
stillroom	14	14
stillrooms	15	15
stills	8	8
stillson	11	11
stillsons	12	12
stilly	10	10
stilt	6	6