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
tonsorial	11	11
toodle	8	8
toodled	10	10
toodles	9	9
toodling	13	13
tool	5	5
toolbar	11	11
toolbars	12	12
toolbox	18	18
toolboxes	20	20
tooled	8	8
tooler	7	7
toolers	8	8
toolhead	12	12
toolheads	13	13
toolholder	15	15
toolholders	16	16
toolhouse	13	13
toolhouses	14	14
tooling	11	11
toolings	12	12
toolless	10	10
toolmaker	17	17
toolmakers	18	18
toolmaking	21	21