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
teleologist	15	15
teleologists	16	16
teleology	15	15
teleonomic	18	18
teleonomies	16	16
teleonomy	16	16
teleost	8	8
teleostean	12	12
teleosts	9	9
telepath	14	14
telepathic	19	19
telepathically	27	27
telepathies	17	17
telepaths	15	15
telepathy	17	17
telephone	16	16
telephoned	18	18
telephoner	17	17
telephoners	18	18
telephones	17	17
telephonic	20	20
telephonically	28	28
telephonies	18	18
telephoning	21	21
telephonist	18	18