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
turrical	13	13
turtle	8	8
turtleback	22	22
turtlebacks	23	23
turtled	10	10
turtledove	17	17
turtledoves	18	18
turtlehead	15	15
turtleheads	16	16
turtleneck	20	20
turtlenecked	23	23
turtlenecks	21	21
turtler	9	9
turtlers	10	10
turtles	9	9
turtling	13	13
turtlings	14	14
tuskless	14	14
tusklike	18	18
tussal	8	8
tussle	8	8
tussled	10	10
tussles	9	9
tussling	13	13
tutelage	12	12