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
penalty	14	14
pencel	14	14
pencels	15	15
pencil	14	14
penciled	17	17
penciler	16	16
pencilers	17	17
penciling	20	20
pencilings	21	21
pencilled	19	19
pencilling	22	22
pencils	15	15
pendular	15	15
pendulous	17	17
pendulousness	22	22
pendulum	19	19
pendulums	20	20
peneplain	18	18
peneplains	19	19
peneplane	18	18
peneplanes	19	19
penetrabilities	23	23
penetrability	23	23
penetrable	18	18
penetralia	15	15