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
talkier	12	12
talkies	12	12
talkiest	13	13
talkiness	15	15
talkinesses	17	17
talking	15	15
talkings	16	16
talks	10	10
talky	12	12
tall	6	6
tallage	11	11
tallaged	13	13
tallages	12	12
tallaging	16	16
tallboy	14	14
tallboys	15	15
taller	8	8
tallest	9	9
tallied	10	10
tallier	9	9
talliers	10	10
tallies	9	9
tallis	8	8
tallises	10	10
tallish	11	11