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
theologises	16	16
theologising	20	20
theologize	24	24
theologized	26	26
theologizer	25	25
theologizers	26	26
theologizes	25	25
theologizing	29	29
theologs	13	13
theologue	15	15
theologues	16	16
theology	15	15
theophylline	24	24
theophyllines	25	25
theoretical	17	17
theoretically	22	22
theosophical	23	23
theosophically	28	28
therapeutically	28	28
therewithal	19	19
theriacal	15	15
thermal	13	13
thermalization	30	30
thermalize	25	25
thermalized	27	27