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
paleographers	24	24
paleographic	26	26
paleographical	29	29
paleographies	24	24
paleography	24	24
paleomagnetic	26	26
paleomagnetism	27	27
paleomagnetisms	28	28
paleomagnetist	24	24
paleomagnetists	25	25
paleontologic	24	24
paleontological	27	27
paleontologies	22	22
paleontologist	22	22
paleontologists	23	23
paleontology	22	22
paleopathology	28	28
paleos	10	10
paleosol	13	13
paleosols	14	14
paleozoological	35	35
paleozoologist	30	30
paleozoologists	31	31
paleozoology	30	30
paler	9	9