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
tollgates	13	13
tollgating	17	17
tollhouse	14	14
tollhouses	15	15
tolling	12	12
tollings	13	13
tollman	13	13
tollmen	13	13
tolls	7	7
tollway	14	14
tollways	15	15
tolt	5	5
tolts	6	6
tolu	6	6
toluate	9	9
toluates	10	10
toluene	10	10
toluenes	11	11
toluic	11	11
toluid	9	9
toluide	10	10
toluides	11	11
toluidin	12	12
toluidine	13	13
toluidines	14	14