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
paralanguage	22	22
paralanguages	23	23
paraldehyde	21	21
paraldehydes	22	22
paralegal	16	16
paralegals	17	17
paralinguistic	25	25
paralinguistics	26	26
parallactic	22	22
parallax	20	20
parallaxes	22	22
parallel	14	14
paralleled	17	17
parallelepiped	27	27
parallelepipeds	28	28
paralleling	20	20
parallelism	20	20
parallelisms	21	21
parallelled	19	19
parallelling	22	22
parallelogram	24	24
parallelograms	25	25
parallels	15	15
paralogism	19	19
paralogisms	20	20