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
towel	9	9
toweled	12	12
towelette	13	13
towelettes	14	14
toweling	15	15
towelings	16	16
towelled	14	14
towelling	17	17
towellings	18	18
towels	10	10
toweringly	19	19
towerlike	17	17
towline	12	12
towlines	13	13
townfolk	20	20
townless	13	13
townlet	12	12
townlets	13	13
townsfolk	21	21
townspeople	22	22
towplane	16	16
towplanes	17	17
toxical	18	18
toxicologic	27	27
toxicological	30	30