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
thylakoids	20	20
thymol	14	14
thymols	15	15
thyrocalcitonin	28	28
thyroglobulin	26	26
thyroidal	15	15
thyself	15	15
tibial	10	10
tibiales	12	12
tibialis	12	12
tibiofibula	22	22
tibiofibulas	23	23
tical	9	9
ticals	10	10
ticketless	18	18
ticklace	19	19
ticklaces	20	20
tickle	14	14
tickled	16	16
tickler	15	15
ticklers	16	16
tickles	15	15
ticklier	16	16
tickliest	17	17
tickling	19	19