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
tramels	11	11
tramless	12	12
tramline	13	13
tramlines	14	14
trammel	14	14
trammeled	17	17
trammeling	20	20
trammelled	19	19
trammelling	22	22
trammels	15	15
trample	14	14
trampled	16	16
trampler	15	15
tramplers	16	16
tramples	15	15
trampling	19	19
trampoline	18	18
trampoliner	19	19
trampoliners	20	20
trampolines	19	19
trampolining	23	23
trampolinist	20	20
trampolinists	21	21
trancelike	19	19
tranquil	20	20