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
peptalked	21	21
peptalking	24	24
peptalks	19	19
peptidoglycan	29	29
peptidoglycans	30	30
perambulate	22	22
perambulated	24	24
perambulates	23	23
perambulating	27	27
perambulation	25	25
perambulations	26	26
perambulator	23	23
perambulators	24	24
perambulatory	26	26
percale	14	14
percales	15	15
percaline	17	17
percalines	18	18
perceivable	25	25
perceivably	27	27
percentile	18	18
percentiles	19	19
perceptibility	29	29
perceptible	24	24
perceptibly	26	26