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
tholepin	15	15
tholepins	16	16
tholes	9	9
tholing	13	13
tholoi	9	9
tholos	9	9
thoracal	14	14
thoracically	24	24
thornily	14	14
thornless	13	13
thornlike	17	17
thoroughgoingly	30	30
thoroughly	20	20
thoughtful	22	22
thoughtfully	27	27
thoughtfulness	27	27
thoughtless	19	19
thoughtlessly	24	24
thoughtlessness	24	24
thousandfold	22	22
thowless	14	14
thraldom	15	15
thraldoms	16	16
thrall	10	10
thralldom	17	17