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
tearily	10	10
tearless	9	9
tearlike	13	13
teasable	12	12
teasel	7	7
teaseled	10	10
teaseler	9	9
teaselers	10	10
teaseling	13	13
teaselled	12	12
teaselling	15	15
teasels	8	8
teasingly	15	15
teaspoonful	20	20
teaspoonfuls	21	21
teaspoonsful	21	21
teazel	16	16
teazeled	19	19
teazeling	22	22
teazelled	21	21
teazelling	24	24
teazels	17	17
teazle	16	16
teazled	18	18
teazles	17	17