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
thimbleberries	26	26
thimbleberry	26	26
thimbleful	24	24
thimblefuls	25	25
thimblerig	21	21
thimblerigged	27	27
thimblerigger	26	26
thimbleriggers	27	27
thimblerigging	30	30
thimblerigs	22	22
thimbles	17	17
thimbleweed	24	24
thimerosal	16	16
thinclad	16	16
thinclads	17	17
thinkable	20	20
thinkableness	25	25
thinkably	22	22
thinkingly	23	23
thinly	12	12
thiol	8	8
thiolic	13	13
thiols	9	9
thionyl	13	13
thionyls	14	14