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
pauldrons	16	16
paulin	12	12
paulins	13	13
paulownia	18	18
paulownias	19	19
pausal	11	11
pavilion	17	17
pavilioned	20	20
pavilioning	23	23
pavilions	18	18
pavillon	18	18
pavillons	19	19
pavlova	19	19
pavlovas	20	20
pawkily	20	20
pawl	11	11
pawls	12	12
pawnable	19	19
payable	16	16
payables	17	17
payably	18	18
payload	14	14
payloads	15	15
payola	12	12
payolas	13	13