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
tels	5	5
telson	8	8
telsonic	13	13
telsons	9	9
temblor	14	14
temblores	16	16
temblors	15	15
temerariously	20	20
temperable	20	20
temperamental	24	24
temperamentally	29	29
temperately	20	20
tempestuously	24	24
templar	14	14
templars	15	15
template	15	15
templates	16	16
temple	13	13
templed	15	15
temples	14	14
templet	14	14
templets	15	15
temporal	15	15
temporalities	20	20
temporality	20	20