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
transversals	18	18
transversely	20	20
trapball	16	16
trapballs	17	17
trapezoidal	25	25
traplike	16	16
trapline	13	13
traplines	14	14
trashily	13	13
trauchle	15	15
trauchled	17	17
trauchles	16	16
trauchling	20	20
traumatically	24	24
travail	12	12
travailed	15	15
travailing	18	18
travails	13	13
travel	11	11
traveled	14	14
traveler	13	13
travelers	14	14
traveling	17	17
travelled	16	16
traveller	15	15