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
paterfamilias	23	23
paternal	13	13
paternalism	19	19
paternalisms	20	20
paternalist	16	16
paternalistic	21	21
paternalists	17	17
paternally	18	18
pathetical	19	19
pathetically	24	24
pathless	14	14
pathlessness	19	19
pathobiologies	25	25
pathobiology	25	25
pathologic	21	21
pathological	24	24
pathologically	29	29
pathologies	19	19
pathologist	19	19
pathologists	20	20
pathologize	28	28
pathologized	30	30
pathologizes	29	29
pathologizing	33	33
pathology	19	19