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
parfocalizes	31	31
parfocalizing	35	35
pargyline	18	18
pargylines	19	19
parhelia	14	14
parhelic	17	17
parhelion	16	16
parietal	12	12
parietals	13	13
parkland	18	18
parklands	19	19
parklike	20	20
parlance	16	16
parlances	17	17
parlando	14	14
parlante	13	13
parlay	12	12
parlayed	15	15
parlaying	18	18
parlays	13	13
parle	9	9
parled	11	11
parles	10	10
parley	12	12
parleyed	15	15