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
pedunculated	24	24
peel	8	8
peelable	16	16
peeled	11	11
peeler	10	10
peelers	11	11
peeling	14	14
peelings	15	15
peels	9	9
peepal	13	13
peepals	14	14
peephole	17	17
peepholes	18	18
peepul	14	14
peepuls	15	15
peerless	12	12
peevishly	21	21
pegless	13	13
peglike	17	17
pejoratively	31	31
pelage	12	12
pelages	13	13
pelagial	15	15
pelagic	16	16
pelagics	17	17