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
temporalize	27	27
temporalized	29	29
temporalizes	28	28
temporalizing	32	32
temporally	20	20
temporals	16	16
temporarily	20	20
temptable	19	19
temptingly	22	22
tenability	17	17
tenable	12	12
tenableness	17	17
tenably	14	14
tenaciously	19	19
tenacula	14	14
tenaculum	19	19
tenaculums	20	20
tenail	8	8
tenaille	11	11
tenailles	12	12
tenails	9	9
tenantable	16	16
tenantless	13	13
tendentiously	20	20
tenderheartedly	23	23