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
toddler	10	10
toddlerhood	17	17
toddlers	11	11
toddles	10	10
toddling	14	14
toeclip	14	14
toeclips	15	15
toehold	11	11
toeholds	12	12
toeless	8	8
toelike	12	12
toenail	9	9
toenailed	12	12
toenailing	15	15
toenails	10	10
toeplate	12	12
toeplates	13	13
toggle	11	11
toggled	13	13
toggler	12	12
togglers	13	13
toggles	12	12
toggling	16	16
toil	5	5
toile	6	6