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
topples	14	14
toppling	18	18
topsail	11	11
topsails	12	12
topsoil	11	11
topsoiled	14	14
topsoiling	17	17
topsoils	12	12
toquilla	20	20
toquillas	21	21
torchlight	20	20
torchlights	21	21
torchlit	14	14
tormentil	14	14
tormentils	15	15
tornillo	11	11
tornillos	12	12
toroidal	10	10
toroidally	15	15
torpidly	15	15
torrential	12	12
torrentially	17	17
torridly	12	12
torsional	11	11
torsionally	16	16