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
tapeable	15	15
tapeless	12	12
tapelike	16	16
tapeline	13	13
tapelines	14	14
tapetal	11	11
taphole	13	13
tapholes	14	14
tapless	11	11
tappable	18	18
taradiddle	14	14
taradiddles	15	15
tarantella	13	13
tarantellas	14	14
tarantula	12	12
tarantulae	13	13
tarantulas	13	13
tardily	11	11
targetable	16	16
tarlatan	10	10
tarlatans	11	11
tarletan	10	10
tarletans	11	11
tarnal	8	8
tarnally	13	13