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
palindromes	20	20
palindromic	23	23
palindromist	21	21
palindromists	22	22
paling	13	13
palingeneses	20	20
palingenesis	20	20
palingenetic	23	23
palings	14	14
palinode	14	14
palinodes	15	15
palis	9	9
palisade	13	13
palisaded	15	15
palisades	14	14
palisading	18	18
palish	12	12
pall	9	9
palladia	14	14
palladic	17	17
palladium	19	19
palladiums	20	20
palladous	16	16
pallbearer	18	18
pallbearers	19	19