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
travellers	16	16
travelling	19	19
travelog	15	15
travelogs	16	16
travelogue	18	18
travelogues	19	19
travels	12	12
traversable	19	19
traversal	14	14
traversals	15	15
trawl	9	9
trawled	12	12
trawler	11	11
trawlerman	18	18
trawlermen	18	18
trawlers	12	12
trawley	13	13
trawleys	14	14
trawling	15	15
trawlnet	13	13
trawlnets	14	14
trawls	10	10
trayful	14	14
trayfuls	15	15
treacherously	22	22