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
palming	17	17
palmist	14	14
palmistries	18	18
palmistry	18	18
palmists	15	15
palmitate	16	16
palmitates	17	17
palmitin	16	16
palmitins	17	17
palmlike	20	20
palms	12	12
palmtop	17	17
palmtops	18	18
palmy	14	14
palmyra	16	16
palmyras	17	17
palomino	16	16
palominos	17	17
palooka	15	15
palookas	16	16
paloverde	18	18
paloverdes	19	19
palp	11	11
palpabilities	24	24
palpability	24	24