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
perceptional	23	23
perceptively	28	28
perceptual	21	21
perceptually	26	26
perchlorate	20	20
perchlorates	21	21
percipiently	25	25
percolate	16	16
percolated	18	18
percolates	17	17
percolating	21	21
percolation	19	19
percolations	20	20
percolator	17	17
percolators	18	18
percussively	26	26
percutaneously	26	26
perdurability	24	24
perdurable	19	19
perdurably	21	21
peremptorily	24	24
perennial	15	15
perennially	20	20
perennials	16	16
perfectible	24	24