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
paradiddle	17	17
paradiddles	18	18
paradisaical	20	20
paradisaically	25	25
paradisal	14	14
paradisiacal	20	20
paradisiacally	25	25
paradisial	15	15
paradisical	19	19
paradoxical	26	26
paradoxicality	31	31
paradoxically	31	31
paradoxicalness	31	31
parafoil	15	15
parafoils	16	16
paragenetically	28	28
paraglide	16	16
paraglided	18	18
paraglider	17	17
paragliders	18	18
paraglides	17	17
paragliding	21	21
parainfluenza	32	32
parainfluenzas	33	33
parajournalism	32	32