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
stolports	13	13
stomal	10	10
stomatal	12	12
stomodaeal	15	15
stomodeal	14	14
stonable	13	13
stoneflies	15	15
stonefly	15	15
stonewall	15	15
stonewalled	18	18
stonewaller	17	17
stonewallers	18	18
stonewalling	21	21
stonewalls	16	16
stonily	11	11
stool	6	6
stooled	9	9
stoolie	8	8
stoolies	9	9
stooling	12	12
stools	7	7
stoopball	17	17
stoopballs	18	18
stoplight	17	17
stoplights	18	18