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
tuneful	14	14
tunefully	19	19
tunefulness	19	19
tuneless	11	11
tunelessly	16	16
tunicle	13	13
tunicles	14	14
tunnel	10	10
tunneled	13	13
tunneler	12	12
tunnelers	13	13
tunneling	16	16
tunnelled	15	15
tunnellike	19	19
tunnelling	18	18
tunnels	11	11
tupelo	11	11
tupelos	12	12
turbellarian	19	19
turbellarians	20	20
turbidly	16	16
turbinal	14	14
turbinals	15	15
turboelectric	24	24
turbulence	20	20