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
pastoralism	18	18
pastoralisms	19	19
pastoralist	15	15
pastoralists	16	16
pastorally	17	17
pastoralness	17	17
pastorals	13	13
pastorly	14	14
pastural	13	13
pastureland	18	18
pasturelands	19	19
patagial	14	14
patchily	19	19
patchouli	19	19
patchoulies	21	21
patchoulis	20	20
patchouly	21	21
patella	12	12
patellae	13	13
patellar	13	13
patellas	13	13
patentabilities	23	23
patentability	23	23
patentable	18	18
patently	15	15