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
pedagogical	23	23
pedagogically	28	28
pedal	10	10
pedaled	13	13
pedaler	12	12
pedalers	13	13
pedalfer	16	16
pedalfers	17	17
pedalier	13	13
pedaliers	14	14
pedaling	16	16
pedalled	15	15
pedaller	14	14
pedallers	15	15
pedalling	18	18
pedalo	11	11
pedalos	12	12
pedals	11	11
pedantically	24	24
pedately	15	15
peddle	12	12
peddled	14	14
peddler	13	13
peddleries	16	16
peddlers	14	14