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
thalassic	15	15
thalassocracies	24	24
thalassocracy	24	24
thalassocrat	18	18
thalassocrats	19	19
thalassotherapy	25	25
thaler	9	9
thalers	10	10
thali	8	8
thalidomide	19	19
thalis	9	9
thalli	10	10
thallic	14	14
thallium	16	16
thalliums	17	17
thalloid	13	13
thallophyte	22	22
thallophytes	23	23
thallophytic	26	26
thallous	13	13
thallus	12	12
thalluses	14	14
thalweg	15	15
thalwegs	16	16
thanatological	24	24