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
penetratingly	23	23
penholder	17	17
penholders	18	18
penial	11	11
penicil	15	15
penicillamine	26	26
penicillamines	27	27
penicillate	20	20
penicillia	19	19
penicillin	20	20
penicillinase	23	23
penicillinases	24	24
penicillins	21	21
penicillium	24	24
penicils	16	16
penile	11	11
peninsula	16	16
peninsular	17	17
peninsulas	17	17
penitential	17	17
penitentially	22	22
penitently	18	18
penlight	17	17
penlights	18	18
penlite	12	12