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
throatily	14	14
throatlatch	19	19
throatlatches	21	21
thromboembolic	32	32
thromboembolism	33	33
thrombolysis	23	23
thrombolytic	26	26
thromboplastic	29	29
thromboplastin	27	27
thromboplastins	28	28
throstle	11	11
throstles	12	12
throttle	11	11
throttleable	19	19
throttled	13	13
throttlehold	19	19
throttleholds	20	20
throttler	12	12
throttlers	13	13
throttles	12	12
throttling	16	16
throughly	19	19
thrustful	17	17
thulia	10	10
thulias	11	11