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
tiltmeter	13	13
tiltmeters	14	14
tilts	6	6
tiltyard	12	12
tiltyards	13	13
timbal	13	13
timbale	14	14
timbales	15	15
timbals	14	14
timberdoodle	21	21
timberdoodles	22	22
timberland	19	19
timberlands	20	20
timberline	18	18
timberlines	19	19
timbral	14	14
timbrel	14	14
timbrelled	19	19
timbrels	15	15
timeless	12	12
timelessly	17	17
timelessness	17	17
timelier	12	12
timeliest	13	13
timeline	13	13