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
pathophysiology	32	32
patiently	16	16
patly	11	11
patresfamilias	24	24
patriarchal	20	20
patricidal	18	18
patrilineal	17	17
patrimonial	19	19
patriotically	23	23
patristical	18	18
patrol	10	10
patrolled	15	15
patroller	14	14
patrollers	15	15
patrolling	18	18
patrolman	17	17
patrolmen	17	17
patrols	11	11
patronal	13	13
patronizingly	32	32
patronly	15	15
patternless	16	16
patulent	14	14
patulous	14	14
pauldron	15	15