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
parasexual	22	22
parasexuality	27	27
parasitical	18	18
parasitically	23	23
parasiticidal	21	21
parasitologic	22	22
parasitological	25	25
parasitologies	20	20
parasitologist	20	20
parasitologists	21	21
parasitology	20	20
parasol	11	11
parasols	12	12
paratactical	22	22
paratactically	27	27
parboil	14	14
parboiled	17	17
parboiling	20	20
parboils	15	15
parbuckle	24	24
parbuckled	26	26
parbuckles	25	25
parbuckling	29	29
parcel	13	13
parceled	16	16