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
trinomial	14	14
trinomials	15	15
trinucleotide	20	20
trinucleotides	21	21
triol	6	6
triolet	8	8
triolets	9	9
triols	7	7
tripedal	13	13
triphthongal	23	23
tripinnately	20	20
triplane	13	13
triplanes	14	14
triple	10	10
tripled	12	12
triples	11	11
triplet	11	11
tripletail	15	15
tripletails	16	16
triplets	12	12
triplex	18	18
triplexed	21	21
triplexes	20	20
triplexing	24	24
triplicate	17	17