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
paddling	17	17
paddlings	18	18
padle	10	10
padles	11	11
padlock	19	19
padlocked	22	22
padlocking	25	25
padlocks	20	20
paella	11	11
paellas	12	12
pageful	17	17
pagefuls	18	18
paginal	14	14
pahlavi	17	17
pahlavis	18	18
pail	8	8
pailful	16	16
pailfuls	17	17
paillard	14	14
paillards	15	15
paillette	14	14
paillettes	15	15
pails	9	9
pailsful	17	17
painful	16	16