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
toleration	12	12
tolerations	13	13
tolerative	15	15
tolerator	10	10
tolerators	11	11
toles	6	6
toleware	12	12
tolewares	13	13
tolidin	10	10
tolidine	11	11
tolidines	12	12
tolidins	11	11
toling	10	10
toll	6	6
tollage	11	11
tollages	12	12
tollbar	12	12
tollbars	13	13
tollbooth	16	16
tollbooths	17	17
tolled	9	9
toller	8	8
tollers	9	9
tollgate	12	12
tollgated	14	14