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
stockpilers	22	22
stockpiles	21	21
stockpiling	25	25
stodgily	14	14
stoical	11	11
stoically	16	16
stokehold	17	17
stokeholds	18	18
stole	6	6
stoled	8	8
stolen	8	8
stoles	7	7
stolid	8	8
stolider	10	10
stolidest	11	11
stolidities	13	13
stolidity	13	13
stolidly	13	13
stollen	10	10
stollens	11	11
stolon	8	8
stolonic	13	13
stoloniferous	19	19
stolons	9	9
stolport	12	12