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
tafferel	15	15
tafferels	16	16
taffrail	15	15
taffrails	16	16
tagalong	14	14
tagalongs	15	15
tagliatelle	16	16
taglike	14	14
tagline	11	11
taglines	12	12
tahsil	9	9
tahsils	10	10
taiglach	16	16
tail	5	5
tailback	19	19
tailbacks	20	20
tailboard	14	14
tailboards	15	15
tailbone	13	13
tailbones	14	14
tailcoat	12	12
tailcoated	15	15
tailcoats	13	13
tailed	8	8
tailender	12	12