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
tabloid	12	12
tabloidism	18	18
tabloids	13	13
tabooley	14	14
tabooleys	15	15
tabouleh	15	15
taboulehs	16	16
tabouli	12	12
taboulis	13	13
tabular	12	12
tabulate	13	13
tabulated	15	15
tabulates	14	14
tabulating	18	18
tabulation	16	16
tabulations	17	17
tabulator	14	14
tabulators	15	15
tabuli	11	11
tabulis	12	12
tacitly	13	13
tackily	17	17
tackle	14	14
tackled	16	16
tackler	15	15