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
strangulates	17	17
strangulating	21	21
strangulation	19	19
strangulations	20	20
strapless	13	13
straplesses	15	15
stratal	8	8
strategical	17	17
strategically	22	22
stratigraphical	26	26
stratocumulus	23	23
stratovolcano	22	22
stratovolcanoes	24	24
strawflower	21	21
strawflowers	22	22
streamlet	13	13
streamlets	14	14
streamline	15	15
streamlined	17	17
streamliner	16	16
streamliners	17	17
streamlines	16	16
streamlining	20	20
streel	7	7
streeled	10	10