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
peddlery	16	16
peddles	13	13
peddling	17	17
pedestal	13	13
pedestaled	16	16
pedestaling	19	19
pedestalled	18	18
pedestalling	21	21
pedestals	14	14
pedicel	15	15
pedicellate	20	20
pedicels	16	16
pedicle	15	15
pedicled	17	17
pedicles	16	16
pediculate	19	19
pediculates	20	20
pediculoses	20	20
pediculosis	20	20
pediculous	20	20
pedimental	19	19
pedipalp	19	19
pedipalps	20	20
pedlar	11	11
pedlaries	14	14