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
tellys	10	10
telnet	8	8
telneted	11	11
telneting	14	14
telnets	9	9
telnetted	12	12
telnetting	15	15
telocentric	19	19
telogen	11	11
telogens	12	12
teloi	6	6
telome	10	10
telomerase	14	14
telomerases	15	15
telomere	12	12
telomeres	13	13
telomes	11	11
telomic	14	14
telophase	15	15
telophases	16	16
telos	6	6
telpher	13	13
telphered	16	16
telphering	19	19
telphers	14	14