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
passel	10	10
passels	11	11
passible	15	15
passional	14	14
passionately	19	19
passionflower	24	24
passionflowers	25	25
passionless	16	16
passively	19	19
passless	12	12
pastel	10	10
pastelist	13	13
pastelists	14	14
pastellist	15	15
pastellists	16	16
pastels	11	11
pastil	10	10
pastille	13	13
pastilles	14	14
pastils	11	11
pastily	13	13
pastless	12	12
pastoral	12	12
pastorale	13	13
pastorales	14	14