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
pachouli	18	18
pachoulis	19	19
pacifiable	23	23
pacifically	27	27
pacifistically	30	30
packability	27	27
packable	22	22
packly	19	19
packsaddle	23	23
packsaddles	24	24
paclitaxel	25	25
paclitaxels	26	26
paddle	12	12
paddleball	21	21
paddleballs	22	22
paddleboard	21	21
paddleboards	22	22
paddleboat	19	19
paddleboats	20	20
paddled	14	14
paddlefish	21	21
paddlefishes	23	23
paddler	13	13
paddlers	14	14
paddles	13	13