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
telemarker	18	18
telemarkers	19	19
telemarketer	20	20
telemarketers	21	21
telemarketing	24	24
telemarking	22	22
telemarks	17	17
telemedicine	21	21
telemen	12	12
telemeter	13	13
telemetered	16	16
telemetering	19	19
telemeters	14	14
telemetric	17	17
telemetrically	25	25
telemetries	15	15
telemetry	15	15
telencephalic	27	27
telencephalon	25	25
telenovela	17	17
telenovelas	18	18
teleologic	17	17
teleological	20	20
teleologically	25	25
teleologies	15	15