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
tulipwoods	19	19
tulle	8	8
tulles	9	9
tullibee	14	14
tullibees	15	15
tulsi	7	7
tulsis	8	8
tumble	14	14
tumblebug	23	23
tumblebugs	24	24
tumbled	16	16
tumbledown	23	23
tumbler	15	15
tumblerful	23	23
tumblerfuls	24	24
tumblers	16	16
tumbles	15	15
tumbleweed	22	22
tumbleweeds	23	23
tumbling	19	19
tumblings	20	20
tumbrel	15	15
tumbrels	16	16
tumbril	15	15
tumbrils	16	16