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
tentlike	14	14
tentpole	13	13
tentpoles	14	14
tenuously	15	15
tenurable	15	15
tenurial	11	11
tenurially	16	16
teocalli	13	13
teocallis	14	14
tepal	9	9
tepals	10	10
tepidly	14	14
tequila	18	18
tequilas	19	19
teraflop	15	15
teraflops	16	16
teratologic	17	17
teratological	20	20
teratologist	15	15
teratologists	16	16
teratology	15	15
terbutaline	17	17
tercel	10	10
tercelet	12	12
tercelets	13	13