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
tubelike	17	17
tubercle	16	16
tubercles	17	17
tubercular	19	19
tuberculars	20	20
tuberculate	20	20
tuberculated	22	22
tuberculin	20	20
tuberculins	21	21
tuberculoid	21	21
tuberculoses	21	21
tuberculosis	21	21
tuberculous	21	21
tubewell	17	17
tubewells	18	18
tubful	15	15
tubfuls	16	16
tublike	16	16
tubular	13	13
tubulars	14	14
tubulate	14	14
tubulated	16	16
tubulates	15	15
tubulating	19	19
tubule	12	12