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
tailspins	14	14
tailspun	14	14
tailwater	13	13
tailwaters	14	14
tailwind	14	14
tailwinds	15	15
taintless	11	11
takable	15	15
takeable	16	16
takingly	18	18
tala	5	5
talapoin	13	13
talapoins	14	14
talar	6	6
talaria	8	8
talars	7	7
talas	6	6
talbot	10	10
talbots	11	11
talc	8	8
talced	11	11
talcing	14	14
talcked	16	16
talcking	19	19
talcky	16	16