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
telegenic	16	16
telegonies	14	14
telegony	14	14
telegram	14	14
telegrammed	21	21
telegramming	24	24
telegrams	15	15
telegraph	17	17
telegraphed	20	20
telegrapher	19	19
telegraphers	20	20
telegraphese	20	20
telegraphic	22	22
telegraphically	30	30
telegraphing	23	23
telegraphist	20	20
telegraphists	21	21
telegraphs	18	18
telegraphy	20	20
telekinesis	17	17
telekinetic	20	20
telekinetically	28	28
teleman	12	12
telemark	16	16
telemarked	19	19