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
paltry	12	12
paludal	14	14
paludism	17	17
paludisms	18	18
paly	10	10
palynologic	24	24
palynological	27	27
palynologically	32	32
palynologist	22	22
palynologists	23	23
palynology	22	22
pamphlet	20	20
pamphleteer	23	23
pamphleteers	24	24
pamphlets	21	21
panatela	13	13
panatelas	14	14
panbroil	16	16
panbroiled	19	19
panbroiling	22	22
panbroils	17	17
panegyrical	23	23
panegyrically	28	28
panel	10	10
paneled	13	13