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
treacle	11	11
treacles	12	12
treaclier	13	13
treacliest	14	14
treacly	13	13
treadle	9	9
treadled	11	11
treadler	10	10
treadlers	11	11
treadles	10	10
treadless	11	11
treadling	14	14
treadmill	15	15
treadmills	16	16
treasonable	16	16
treasonably	18	18
treasurable	16	16
treatability	18	18
treatable	13	13
treble	10	10
trebled	12	12
trebles	11	11
trebling	15	15
trebly	12	12
treddle	10	10