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
thermalizes	26	26
thermalizing	30	30
thermally	18	18
thermals	14	14
thermel	13	13
thermels	14	14
thermically	23	23
thermochemical	31	31
thermocline	21	21
thermoclines	22	22
thermocouple	25	25
thermocouples	26	26
thermodynamical	31	31
thermoelectric	26	26
thermoelement	23	23
thermoelements	24	24
thermoformable	29	29
thermohaline	21	21
thermolabile	22	22
thermolability	26	26
thermonuclear	24	24
thermophile	22	22
thermophiles	23	23
thermophilic	26	26
thermophilous	25	25