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
paleo	9	9
paleobiologic	26	26
paleobiological	29	29
paleobiologies	24	24
paleobiologist	24	24
paleobiologists	25	25
paleobiology	24	24
paleobotanic	23	23
paleobotanical	26	26
paleobotanies	21	21
paleobotanist	21	21
paleobotanists	22	22
paleobotany	21	21
paleoclimatic	27	27
paleocon	16	16
paleocons	17	17
paleoecologic	26	26
paleoecological	29	29
paleoecologies	24	24
paleoecologist	24	24
paleoecologists	25	25
paleoecology	24	24
paleogeographic	31	31
paleogeography	29	29
paleographer	23	23