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
streeling	13	13
streels	8	8
streetlight	16	16
streetlights	17	17
streetwalker	20	20
streetwalkers	21	21
streetwalking	24	24
strenuously	17	17
streptobacilli	25	25
streptobacillus	27	27
streptococcal	26	26
streptolysin	19	19
streptolysins	20	20
stressful	14	14
stressfully	19	19
stressless	11	11
stresslessness	16	16
stretchability	25	25
stretchable	20	20
streusel	10	10
streusels	11	11
striatal	9	9
strickle	16	16
strickled	18	18
strickles	17	17