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
trollings	14	14
trollish	12	12
trollop	12	12
trollops	13	13
trollopy	15	15
trolls	8	8
trolly	10	10
trollying	16	16
trommel	14	14
trommels	15	15
troopial	12	12
troopials	13	13
trophallaxis	26	26
trophically	23	23
trophoblast	20	20
trophoblastic	25	25
trophoblasts	21	21
tropical	15	15
tropicalize	27	27
tropicalized	29	29
tropicalizes	28	28
tropicalizing	32	32
tropically	20	20
tropicals	16	16
tropocollagen	24	24