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
penultimas	19	19
penultimate	20	20
penultimately	25	25
penults	13	13
penumbral	21	21
penuriously	20	20
people	13	13
peopled	15	15
peoplehood	20	20
peoplehoods	21	21
peopleless	18	18
peopler	14	14
peoplers	15	15
peoples	14	14
peopling	18	18
pepla	12	12
peplos	13	13
peploses	15	15
peplum	17	17
peplumed	20	20
peplums	18	18
peplus	14	14
pepluses	16	16
peppily	19	19
peptalk	18	18