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
toolpush	15	15
toolpushes	17	17
toolroom	12	12
toolrooms	13	13
tools	6	6
toolset	8	8
toolsets	9	9
toolshed	12	12
toolsheds	13	13
toothily	13	13
toothless	12	12
toothlike	16	16
toothsomely	19	19
tootle	7	7
tootled	9	9
tootler	8	8
tootlers	9	9
tootles	8	8
tootling	12	12
topflight	20	20
topful	14	14
topfull	16	16
topgallant	18	18
topgallants	19	19
topical	14	14