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
palpable	19	19
palpably	21	21
palpal	14	14
palpate	14	14
palpated	16	16
palpates	15	15
palpating	19	19
palpation	17	17
palpations	18	18
palpator	15	15
palpators	16	16
palpebra	18	18
palpebrae	19	19
palpebral	20	20
palpebras	19	19
palped	14	14
palpi	12	12
palping	17	17
palpitant	17	17
palpitate	16	16
palpitated	18	18
palpitates	17	17
palpitating	21	21
palpitation	19	19
palpitations	20	20