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
paralyse	14	14
paralysed	16	16
paralyses	15	15
paralysing	19	19
paralysis	15	15
paralytic	18	18
paralytically	26	26
paralytics	19	19
paralyzation	28	28
paralyzations	29	29
paralyze	23	23
paralyzed	25	25
paralyzer	24	24
paralyzers	25	25
paralyzes	24	24
paralyzing	28	28
paralyzingly	33	33
paramedical	22	22
parametrically	27	27
paramilitaries	21	21
paramilitary	21	21
paramountly	22	22
paramylum	22	22
paramylums	23	23
paranoically	23	23