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
parceling	19	19
parcelled	18	18
parcelling	21	21
parcels	14	14
parclose	15	15
parcloses	16	16
pardonable	19	19
pardonableness	24	24
pardonably	21	21
parenchymal	26	26
parental	13	13
parentally	18	18
parenteral	15	15
parenterally	20	20
parenthetical	23	23
parenthetically	28	28
parentless	15	15
parfleche	21	21
parfleches	22	22
parflesh	17	17
parfleshes	19	19
parfocal	18	18
parfocality	23	23
parfocalize	30	30
parfocalized	32	32