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
palm	11	11
palmar	13	13
palmary	16	16
palmate	14	14
palmated	16	16
palmately	19	19
palmation	17	17
palmations	18	18
palmball	20	20
palmballs	21	21
palmed	14	14
palmer	13	13
palmers	14	14
palmerworm	23	23
palmerworms	24	24
palmette	15	15
palmettes	16	16
palmetto	15	15
palmettoes	17	17
palmettos	16	16
palmful	19	19
palmfuls	20	20
palmier	14	14
palmiers	15	15
palmiest	15	15