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
paladins	14	14
palaestra	13	13
palaestrae	14	14
palaestras	14	14
palais	10	10
palanquin	25	25
palanquins	26	26
palapa	13	13
palapas	14	14
palatabilities	22	22
palatability	22	22
palatable	17	17
palatableness	22	22
palatably	19	19
palatal	12	12
palatalization	29	29
palatalizations	30	30
palatalize	24	24
palatalized	26	26
palatalizes	25	25
palatalizing	29	29
palatally	17	17
palatals	13	13
palate	10	10
palates	11	11