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
thiopental	17	17
thiosulfate	18	18
thiosulfates	19	19
thiouracil	17	17
thiouracils	18	18
thirdly	13	13
thirl	8	8
thirlage	13	13
thirlages	14	14
thirled	11	11
thirling	14	14
thirls	9	9
thirstily	14	14
thistle	10	10
thistledown	19	19
thistledowns	20	20
thistles	11	11
thistlier	12	12
thistliest	13	13
thistly	12	12
thole	8	8
tholed	10	10
tholeiite	12	12
tholeiites	13	13
tholeiitic	16	16