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
ticklish	18	18
ticklishly	23	23
ticklishness	23	23
tickly	16	16
tidal	7	7
tidally	12	12
tiddledywinks	27	27
tiddler	10	10
tiddlers	11	11
tiddlier	11	11
tiddliest	12	12
tiddly	11	11
tiddlywinks	24	24
tideland	12	12
tidelands	13	13
tideless	10	10
tidelike	14	14
tideline	11	11
tidelines	12	12
tidily	10	10
tieclasp	15	15
tieclasps	16	16
tieless	8	8
tiercel	11	11
tiercels	12	12