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
tortelli	10	10
tortellini	13	13
tortellinis	14	14
torticollis	16	16
tortile	8	8
tortilla	10	10
tortillas	11	11
tortiously	14	14
tortoiseshell	17	17
tortoiseshells	18	18
tortuously	15	15
torturously	16	16
torula	8	8
torulae	9	9
torulas	9	9
totable	11	11
total	6	6
totaled	9	9
totaling	12	12
totalisator	12	12
totalisators	13	13
totalise	9	9
totalised	11	11
totalises	10	10
totalising	14	14