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
systemically	24	24
systemless	16	16
systole	10	10
systoles	11	11
systolic	14	14
syzygal	23	23
syzygial	24	24
tabbouleh	19	19
tabboulehs	20	20
tabernacle	18	18
tabernacled	20	20
tabernacles	19	19
tabernacling	23	23
tabernacular	21	21
tabla	9	9
tablas	10	10
tablature	14	14
tablatures	15	15
table	9	9
tableau	12	12
tableaus	13	13
tableaux	20	20
tablecloth	20	20
tablecloths	21	21
tabled	11	11