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
pelmets	14	14
pelon	10	10
peloria	11	11
pelorian	13	13
pelorias	12	12
peloric	14	14
pelorus	12	12
peloruses	14	14
pelota	10	10
pelotas	11	11
peloton	12	12
pelotons	13	13
pelt	8	8
peltast	11	11
peltasts	12	12
peltate	11	11
pelted	11	11
pelter	10	10
peltered	13	13
peltering	16	16
pelters	11	11
pelting	14	14
peltless	13	13
peltries	12	12
peltry	12	12