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
tacklers	16	16
tackles	15	15
tackless	16	16
tackling	19	19
tacklings	20	20
tactful	15	15
tactfully	20	20
tactfulness	20	20
tactical	15	15
tactically	20	20
tactile	11	11
tactilely	16	16
tactilities	15	15
tactility	15	15
tactless	12	12
tactlessly	17	17
tactlessness	17	17
tactual	12	12
tactually	17	17
tadpole	12	12
tadpoles	13	13
tael	5	5
taels	6	6
taffarel	15	15
taffarels	16	16