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
palliates	14	14
palliating	18	18
palliation	16	16
palliations	17	17
palliative	19	19
palliatively	24	24
palliatives	20	20
palliator	14	14
palliators	15	15
pallid	12	12
pallider	14	14
pallidest	15	15
pallidly	17	17
pallidness	17	17
pallidotomies	22	22
pallidotomy	22	22
pallier	12	12
palliest	13	13
palling	15	15
pallium	16	16
palliums	17	17
pallor	11	11
pallors	12	12
palls	10	10
pally	12	12