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
trochlear	15	15
trochleas	15	15
trochoidal	17	17
troglodyte	16	16
troglodytes	17	17
troglodytic	20	20
troilite	9	9
troilites	10	10
troilus	9	9
troiluses	11	11
troland	10	10
trolands	11	11
troll	7	7
trolled	10	10
troller	9	9
trollers	10	10
trolley	11	11
trolleybus	18	18
trolleybuses	20	20
trolleyed	14	14
trolleying	17	17
trolleys	12	12
trollied	11	11
trollies	10	10
trolling	13	13