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
pentahedral	19	19
pentangle	17	17
pentangles	18	18
pentanol	14	14
pentanols	15	15
pentaploid	19	19
pentaploids	20	20
pentaploidy	22	22
pentathlete	18	18
pentathletes	19	19
pentathlon	18	18
pentathlons	19	19
pentavalent	21	21
pentlandite	18	18
pentlandites	19	19
pentobarbital	24	24
pentobarbitals	25	25
pentyl	13	13
pentyls	14	14
penuchle	19	19
penuchles	20	20
penuckle	21	21
penuckles	22	22
penult	12	12
penultima	18	18