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
taxably	20	20
taxingly	21	21
taxless	15	15
taxol	13	13
taxols	14	14
taxonomical	26	26
taxonomically	31	31
teabowl	14	14
teabowls	15	15
teachable	18	18
teachableness	23	23
teachably	20	20
teacherly	17	17
teacupful	21	21
teacupfuls	22	22
teacupsful	22	22
teakettle	14	14
teakettles	15	15
teal	5	5
tealike	12	12
teals	6	6
tearable	12	12
tearful	12	12
tearfully	17	17
tearfulness	17	17