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
toluidins	13	13
toluids	10	10
toluol	9	9
toluole	10	10
toluoles	11	11
toluols	10	10
tolus	7	7
toluyl	11	11
toluyls	12	12
tolyl	9	9
tolyls	10	10
tomalley	15	15
tomalleys	16	16
tomatillo	14	14
tomatilloes	16	16
tomatillos	15	15
tombal	13	13
tombless	15	15
tomblike	19	19
tombola	14	14
tombolas	15	15
tombolo	14	14
tombolos	15	15
tomfool	14	14
tomfooleries	19	19