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
payroll	14	14
payrolls	15	15
payslip	16	16
payslips	17	17
paywall	17	17
paywalls	18	18
peaceable	19	19
peaceableness	24	24
peaceably	21	21
peaceful	19	19
peacefuller	23	23
peacefullest	24	24
peacefully	24	24
peacefulness	24	24
peacefulnesses	26	26
peafowl	17	17
peafowls	18	18
peakless	16	16
peaklike	20	20
peal	8	8
pealed	11	11
pealike	15	15
pealing	14	14
peals	9	9
pearl	9	9