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
tallisim	13	13
tallit	8	8
tallith	11	11
tallithim	16	16
talliths	12	12
tallitim	13	13
tallitot	10	10
tallits	9	9
tallness	11	11
tallnesses	13	13
tallol	9	9
tallols	10	10
tallow	11	11
tallowed	14	14
tallowing	17	17
tallows	12	12
tallowy	14	14
talls	7	7
tally	9	9
tallyho	13	13
tallyhoed	16	16
tallyhoes	15	15
tallyhoing	19	19
tallyhos	14	14
tallying	15	15