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
painfuller	20	20
painfullest	21	21
painfully	21	21
painfulness	21	21
painfulnesses	23	23
painkiller	20	20
painkillers	21	21
painkilling	24	24
painless	13	13
painlessly	18	18
painlessness	18	18
painstakingly	27	27
paintball	18	18
paintballs	19	19
painterliness	19	19
painterly	16	16
paisley	13	13
paisleys	14	14
pal	7	7
palabra	14	14
palabras	15	15
palace	13	13
palaced	15	15
palaces	14	14
paladin	13	13