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
tatterdemalion	20	20
tatterdemalions	21	21
tattersall	12	12
tattersalls	13	13
tattily	10	10
tattle	7	7
tattled	9	9
tattler	8	8
tattlers	9	9
tattles	8	8
tattletale	12	12
tattletales	13	13
tattling	12	12
tauntingly	18	18
tautly	10	10
tautological	20	20
tautologically	25	25
tautologies	15	15
tautologous	16	16
tautologously	21	21
tautology	15	15
tawdrily	15	15
tawnily	14	14
taxable	18	18
taxables	19	19