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
trilling	13	13
trillion	11	11
trillions	12	12
trillionth	15	15
trillionths	16	16
trillium	14	14
trilliums	15	15
trills	8	8
trilobal	13	13
trilobate	13	13
trilobed	13	13
trilobite	13	13
trilobites	14	14
trilogies	12	12
trilogy	12	12
trimly	12	12
trimonthly	19	19
trinal	8	8
trindle	10	10
trindled	12	12
trindles	11	11
trindling	15	15
trinitrotoluene	19	19
trinocular	16	16
trinodal	11	11