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
tribological	22	22
tribologies	17	17
tribologist	17	17
tribologists	18	18
tribology	17	17
tribulate	14	14
tribulated	16	16
tribulates	15	15
tribulating	19	19
tribulation	17	17
tribulations	18	18
tribunal	14	14
tribunals	15	15
tributyltin	19	19
tricarboxylic	32	32
trichinal	16	16
trichlorfon	21	21
trichlorphon	24	24
trichologist	20	20
trichologists	21	21
trichology	20	20
trichomonal	21	21
trichotomously	26	26
trickily	18	18
trickishly	22	22