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
trucklines	20	20
truckling	21	21
truckload	19	19
truckloads	20	20
truculence	20	20
truculency	22	22
truculent	16	16
truculently	21	21
trueblue	14	14
trueblues	15	15
truelove	14	14
trueloves	15	15
truffle	15	15
truffled	17	17
truffles	16	16
truffling	20	20
trufflings	21	21
trull	8	8
trulls	9	9
truly	9	9
trumpetlike	23	23
truncal	13	13
trundle	11	11
trundled	13	13
trundler	12	12