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
talions	9	9
taliped	12	12
talipeds	13	13
talipes	11	11
talipot	11	11
talipots	12	12
talisman	13	13
talismanic	18	18
talismanically	26	26
talismans	14	14
talk	9	9
talkable	17	17
talkathon	17	17
talkathons	18	18
talkative	18	18
talkatively	23	23
talkativeness	23	23
talkback	23	23
talkbacks	24	24
talked	12	12
talker	11	11
talkers	12	12
talkfest	16	16
talkfests	17	17
talkie	11	11