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
paroling	15	15
parols	10	10
paroxysmal	26	26
parral	10	10
parrals	11	11
parrel	10	10
parrels	11	11
parricidal	18	18
parsable	15	15
parsimoniously	25	25
parsley	13	13
parsleyed	16	16
parsleys	14	14
parslied	13	13
partial	11	11
partialities	16	16
partiality	16	16
partially	16	16
partials	12	12
partibilities	20	20
partibility	20	20
partible	15	15
participational	26	26
participial	21	21
participially	26	26