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
tomfoolery	19	19
tomfools	15	15
tonal	7	7
tonalities	12	12
tonality	12	12
tonally	12	12
toneless	10	10
tonelessly	15	15
tonelessness	15	15
tonetically	19	19
tongueless	15	15
tonguelike	19	19
tonically	17	17
tonishly	14	14
tonlet	8	8
tonlets	9	9
tonoplast	14	14
tonoplasts	15	15
tonsil	8	8
tonsilar	10	10
tonsillar	12	12
tonsillectomies	24	24
tonsillectomy	24	24
tonsillitis	14	14
tonsils	9	9