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
pebbling	21	21
pebbly	18	18
peccable	21	21
peccadillo	22	22
peccadilloes	24	24
peccadillos	23	23
peccantly	22	22
pectoral	15	15
pectorals	16	16
peculate	16	16
peculated	18	18
peculates	17	17
peculating	21	21
peculation	19	19
peculations	20	20
peculator	17	17
peculators	18	18
peculia	15	15
peculiar	16	16
peculiarities	21	21
peculiarity	21	21
peculiarly	21	21
peculiars	17	17
peculium	20	20
pecuniarily	22	22