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
tankless	14	14
tanklike	18	18
tannable	14	14
tantalate	11	11
tantalates	12	12
tantalic	13	13
tantalise	11	11
tantalised	13	13
tantalises	12	12
tantalising	16	16
tantalite	11	11
tantalites	12	12
tantalize	20	20
tantalized	22	22
tantalizer	21	21
tantalizers	22	22
tantalizes	21	21
tantalizing	25	25
tantalizingly	30	30
tantalum	14	14
tantalums	15	15
tantalus	11	11
tantaluses	13	13
tapalo	10	10
tapalos	11	11