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
telephonists	19	19
telephony	18	18
telephotography	30	30
teleplay	15	15
teleplays	16	16
teleport	12	12
teleportation	18	18
teleportations	19	19
teleported	15	15
teleporting	18	18
teleports	13	13
teleprinter	16	16
teleprinters	17	17
teleprocessing	24	24
teleprompter	22	22
teleprompters	23	23
teleran	9	9
telerans	10	10
teles	6	6
telescope	16	16
telescoped	18	18
telescopes	17	17
telescopic	20	20
telescopically	28	28
telescoping	21	21