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
triennial	12	12
triennially	17	17
triennials	13	13
triethyl	13	13
trifle	10	10
trifled	12	12
trifler	11	11
triflers	12	12
trifles	11	11
trifling	15	15
triflings	16	16
trifluoperazine	33	33
trifluralin	18	18
trifocal	15	15
trifocals	16	16
trifold	12	12
trifoliate	14	14
trifoliolate	17	17
trifolium	17	17
trifoliums	18	18
trigeminal	17	17
trigly	11	11
triglyceride	21	21
triglycerides	22	22
triglyph	18	18