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
stoppable	19	19
stopple	14	14
stoppled	16	16
stopples	15	15
stoppling	19	19
storable	12	12
storables	13	13
storksbill	19	19
storksbills	20	20
stormily	14	14
storyteller	15	15
storytellers	16	16
storytelling	19	19
stoutheartedly	21	21
stoutly	11	11
stowable	15	15
straddle	11	11
straddled	13	13
straddler	12	12
straddlers	13	13
straddles	12	12
straddling	16	16
straggle	13	13
straggled	15	15
straggler	14	14