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
thermopile	19	19
thermopiles	20	20
thermoplastic	25	25
thermoplastics	26	26
thermoregulate	23	23
thermoregulated	25	25
thermoregulates	24	24
thermoregulator	24	24
thermostability	26	26
thermostable	21	21
thesaural	13	13
thetical	14	14
thetically	19	19
theurgical	19	19
thewless	14	14
thiabendazole	30	30
thiazol	19	19
thiazole	20	20
thiazoles	21	21
thiazols	20	20
thickly	19	19
thievishly	21	21
thill	9	9
thills	10	10
thimble	16	16