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
pearlash	14	14
pearlashes	16	16
pearled	12	12
pearler	11	11
pearlers	12	12
pearlescence	23	23
pearlescent	19	19
pearlier	12	12
pearlies	12	12
pearliest	13	13
pearling	15	15
pearlite	12	12
pearlites	13	13
pearlitic	16	16
pearlized	23	23
pearls	10	10
pearly	12	12
peartly	13	13
peatland	14	14
peatlands	15	15
pebble	16	16
pebbled	18	18
pebbles	17	17
pebblier	18	18
pebbliest	19	19