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
pelletal	14	14
pelleted	14	14
pelleting	17	17
pelletise	14	14
pelletised	16	16
pelletises	15	15
pelletising	19	19
pelletization	28	28
pelletizations	29	29
pelletize	23	23
pelletized	25	25
pelletizer	24	24
pelletizers	25	25
pelletizes	24	24
pelletizing	28	28
pellets	12	12
pellicle	17	17
pellicles	18	18
pellitories	16	16
pellitory	16	16
pellmell	18	18
pellmells	19	19
pellucid	18	18
pellucidly	23	23
pelmet	13	13