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
paranoidal	16	16
paranormal	18	18
paranormalities	23	23
paranormality	23	23
paranormally	23	23
paraphernalia	23	23
paraphilia	19	19
paraphiliac	23	23
paraphiliacs	24	24
paraphilias	20	20
paraphilic	22	22
paraphilics	23	23
paraphrasable	25	25
paraplegia	19	19
paraplegias	20	20
paraplegic	22	22
paraplegics	23	23
parapodial	18	18
parapsychology	32	32
pararosaniline	20	20
pararosanilines	21	21
parasail	12	12
parasailed	15	15
parasailing	18	18
parasails	13	13