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
thulium	15	15
thuliums	16	16
thumbhole	21	21
thumbholes	22	22
thumbnail	20	20
thumbnails	21	21
thumbwheel	25	25
thumbwheels	26	26
thumpingly	25	25
thunderbolt	20	20
thunderbolts	21	21
thunderclap	23	23
thunderclaps	24	24
thundercloud	23	23
thunderclouds	24	24
thunderingly	23	23
thunderously	21	21
thurible	15	15
thuribles	16	16
thurl	9	9
thurls	10	10
thusly	12	12
thwartly	16	16
thylacines	19	19
thylakoid	19	19