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
tarnishable	18	18
tarpaulin	15	15
tarpaulins	16	16
tarradiddle	15	15
tarradiddles	16	16
tarsal	7	7
tarsals	8	8
tartily	10	10
tartlet	8	8
tartlets	9	9
tartly	9	9
tassel	7	7
tasseled	10	10
tasseling	13	13
tasselled	12	12
tasselling	15	15
tassels	8	8
tastable	12	12
tasteful	13	13
tastefully	18	18
tastefulness	18	18
tasteless	10	10
tastelessly	15	15
tastelessness	15	15
tastily	10	10