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
strickling	21	21
strictly	14	14
stridently	15	15
stridulate	13	13
stridulated	15	15
stridulates	14	14
stridulating	18	18
stridulation	16	16
stridulatory	17	17
stridulous	14	14
stridulously	19	19
strifeless	14	14
strigil	10	10
strigils	11	11
strikingly	20	20
stringently	18	18
stringhalt	16	16
stringhalted	19	19
stringless	14	14
stripeless	14	14
stripling	16	16
striplings	17	17
strippable	20	20
strobil	11	11
strobila	12	12