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
thanatologist	19	19
thanatologists	20	20
thanatology	19	19
thankful	20	20
thankfuller	24	24
thankfullest	25	25
thankfully	25	25
thankfulness	25	25
thankless	17	17
thanklessly	22	22
thanklessness	22	22
thawless	14	14
theatrical	16	16
theatricalism	22	22
theatricality	21	21
theatricalize	28	28
theatricalized	30	30
theatricalizes	29	29
theatricalizing	33	33
theatrically	21	21
theatricals	17	17
thecal	12	12
theelin	11	11
theelins	12	12
theelol	11	11