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
tetherball	17	17
tetherballs	18	18
tetrachloride	20	20
tetrachlorides	21	21
tetracycline	22	22
tetracyclines	23	23
tetrafluoride	19	19
tetrafluorides	20	20
tetragonal	14	14
tetragonally	19	19
tetrahedral	15	15
tetrahedrally	20	20
tetralogies	14	14
tetralogy	14	14
tetramethyllead	25	25
tetraploid	15	15
tetraploidies	18	18
tetraploids	16	16
tetraploidy	18	18
tetrapyrrole	18	18
tetrapyrroles	19	19
tetravalent	17	17
tetrazolium	25	25
tetrazoliums	26	26
tetryl	9	9