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
tingled	12	12
tingler	11	11
tinglers	12	12
tingles	11	11
tinglier	12	12
tingliest	13	13
tingling	15	15
tinglingly	20	20
tingly	12	12
tinily	10	10
tinkle	12	12
tinkled	14	14
tinkler	13	13
tinklers	14	14
tinkles	13	13
tinklier	14	14
tinkliest	15	15
tinkling	17	17
tinklings	18	18
tinkly	14	14
tinlike	13	13
tinnily	12	12
tinplate	13	13
tinplated	15	15
tinplates	14	14