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
pelargonium	22	22
pelargoniums	23	23
pelau	10	10
pelaus	11	11
pele	8	8
pelecypod	22	22
pelecypods	23	23
pelerine	13	13
pelerines	14	14
peles	9	9
pelf	11	11
pelfs	12	12
pelham	15	15
pelhams	16	16
pelican	15	15
pelicans	16	16
pelisse	11	11
pelisses	12	12
pelite	10	10
pelites	11	11
pelitic	14	14
pellagra	15	15
pellagras	16	16
pellagrous	18	18
pellet	11	11