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
stubbly	17	17
stubbornly	21	21
studiedly	15	15
studiously	16	16
studlier	11	11
studliest	12	12
studly	11	11
stuffily	18	18
stuffless	17	17
stull	8	8
stulls	9	9
stultification	23	23
stultified	16	16
stultifies	15	15
stultify	15	15
stultifying	21	21
stumble	15	15
stumblebum	25	25
stumblebums	26	26
stumbled	17	17
stumbler	16	16
stumblers	17	17
stumbles	16	16
stumbling	20	20
stumblingly	25	25