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
tenderloin	14	14
tenderloins	15	15
tenderly	13	13
tendril	10	10
tendriled	13	13
tendrilled	15	15
tendrilous	14	14
tendrils	11	11
tenfold	13	13
tenfolds	14	14
tensely	11	11
tensible	13	13
tensibly	15	15
tensile	9	9
tensilities	13	13
tensility	13	13
tensional	12	12
tensionless	14	14
tentacle	13	13
tentacled	15	15
tentacles	14	14
tentacular	16	16
tentatively	19	19
tenthly	13	13
tentless	10	10