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
parleyer	14	14
parleyers	15	15
parleying	18	18
parleys	13	13
parliament	18	18
parliamentarian	24	24
parliamentary	23	23
parliaments	19	19
parling	14	14
parlor	10	10
parlors	11	11
parlour	12	12
parlours	13	13
parlous	12	12
parlously	17	17
parochial	18	18
parochialism	24	24
parochialisms	25	25
parochially	23	23
parol	9	9
parole	10	10
paroled	12	12
parolee	11	11
parolees	12	12
paroles	11	11