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
tegminal	15	15
tegula	10	10
tegulae	11	11
tegular	11	11
teiglach	16	16
tel	4	4
tela	5	5
telae	6	6
telamon	12	12
telamones	14	14
telangiectases	21	21
telangiectasia	21	21
telangiectasias	22	22
telangiectasis	21	21
telangiectatic	24	24
telco	9	9
telcos	10	10
tele	5	5
telecast	12	12
telecasted	15	15
telecaster	14	14
telecasters	15	15
telecasting	18	18
telecasts	13	13
telecine	13	13