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
telecines	14	14
telecom	14	14
telecomm	18	18
telecomms	19	19
telecommute	22	22
telecommuted	24	24
telecommuter	23	23
telecommutes	23	23
telecommuting	27	27
telecoms	15	15
teleconference	26	26
teleconferences	27	27
telecourse	15	15
telecourses	16	16
teledu	9	9
teledus	10	10
telefacsimile	24	24
telefax	18	18
telefaxed	21	21
telefaxes	20	20
telefaxing	24	24
telefilm	16	16
telefilms	17	17
telega	9	9
telegas	10	10