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
pales	9	9
palest	10	10
palestra	12	12
palestrae	13	13
palestras	13	13
palet	9	9
paletot	11	11
paletots	12	12
palets	10	10
palette	11	11
palettes	12	12
paleways	17	17
palewise	15	15
palfrey	16	16
palfreys	17	17
pali	8	8
palier	10	10
paliest	11	11
palikar	15	15
palikars	16	16
palimonies	18	18
palimony	18	18
palimpsest	20	20
palimpsests	21	21
palindrome	19	19