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
penlites	13	13
penniless	15	15
pennoncel	19	19
pennoncels	20	20
pennyroyal	20	20
pennyroyals	21	21
pennywhistle	25	25
pennywhistles	26	26
penological	22	22
penologies	17	17
penologist	17	17
penologists	18	18
penology	17	17
penoncel	17	17
penoncels	18	18
pensil	11	11
pensile	12	12
pensils	12	12
pensionable	20	20
pensionless	17	17
pensively	20	20
pentacle	16	16
pentacles	17	17
pentagonal	18	18
pentagonally	23	23