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
paneless	13	13
paneling	16	16
panelings	17	17
panelist	13	13
panelists	14	14
panelled	15	15
panelling	18	18
panellings	19	19
panels	11	11
panetela	13	13
panetelas	14	14
panful	15	15
panfuls	16	16
pangolin	16	16
pangolins	17	17
panhandle	18	18
panhandled	20	20
panhandler	19	19
panhandlers	20	20
panhandles	19	19
panhandling	23	23
panicle	15	15
panicled	17	17
panicles	16	16
paniculate	19	19