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
palps	12	12
palpus	14	14
pals	8	8
palsa	9	9
palsas	10	10
palsgrave	19	19
palsgraves	20	20
palship	16	16
palships	17	17
palsied	12	12
palsier	11	11
palsies	11	11
palsiest	12	12
palsy	11	11
palsying	17	17
palter	10	10
paltered	13	13
palterer	12	12
palterers	13	13
paltering	16	16
palters	11	11
paltrier	12	12
paltriest	13	13
paltrily	15	15
paltriness	15	15