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
teleses	8	8
teleshop	14	14
teleshopped	21	21
teleshopping	24	24
teleshops	15	15
telesis	8	8
telestic	12	12
telestics	13	13
teletext	16	16
teletexts	17	17
telethon	12	12
telethons	13	13
teletype	14	14
teletyped	16	16
teletypes	15	15
teletypewriter	23	23
teletypewriters	24	24
teletyping	19	19
televangelism	25	25
televangelist	22	22
televangelists	23	23
teleview	16	16
televiewed	19	19
televiewer	18	18
televiewers	19	19