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
transiently	16	16
transilluminate	23	23
transitional	15	15
transitionally	20	20
transitively	20	20
transitorily	16	16
translatability	23	23
translatable	18	18
translate	11	11
translated	13	13
translates	12	12
translating	16	16
translation	14	14
translational	17	17
translations	15	15
translative	17	17
translator	12	12
translators	13	13
translatory	15	15
transliterate	15	15
transliterated	17	17
transliterates	16	16
transliterating	20	20
transliteration	18	18
translocate	16	16