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
papulae	15	15
papular	15	15
papulas	15	15
papule	14	14
papules	15	15
papulose	16	16
papulous	17	17
papyral	16	16
papyrologies	23	23
papyrologist	23	23
papyrologists	24	24
papyrology	23	23
parabiotically	27	27
parable	14	14
parables	15	15
parabola	15	15
parabolae	16	16
parabolas	16	16
parabolic	19	19
parabolically	27	27
paraboloid	18	18
paraboloidal	21	21
paraboloids	19	19
paracetamol	21	21
paracetamols	22	22