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
palatial	13	13
palatially	18	18
palatialness	18	18
palatinate	15	15
palatinates	16	16
palatine	13	13
palatines	14	14
palaver	15	15
palavered	18	18
palavering	21	21
palavers	16	16
palazzi	29	29
palazzo	29	29
palazzos	30	30
pale	8	8
palea	9	9
paleae	10	10
paleal	11	11
paleate	11	11
paled	10	10
paleface	18	18
palefaces	19	19
palely	13	13
paleness	13	13
palenesses	15	15