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
taillights	16	16
taillike	14	14
tailor	7	7
tailorbird	15	15
tailorbirds	16	16
tailored	10	10
tailoring	13	13
tailorings	14	14
tailors	8	8
tailpiece	16	16
tailpieces	17	17
tailpipe	15	15
tailpipes	16	16
tailplane	15	15
tailplanes	16	16
tailrace	12	12
tailraces	13	13
tails	6	6
tailskid	14	14
tailskids	15	15
tailslide	12	12
tailslides	13	13
tailspin	13	13
tailspinned	18	18
tailspinning	21	21