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
perfectively	28	28
perfectly	21	21
perfidiously	23	23
perfluorocarbon	30	30
perfoliate	17	17
performability	29	29
performable	24	24
perfunctorily	27	27
pergola	13	13
pergolas	14	14
periblem	18	18
periblems	19	19
pericardial	19	19
perichondral	23	23
pericranial	19	19
pericycle	21	21
pericycles	22	22
pericyclic	25	25
peridial	13	13
perigeal	14	14
perihelia	15	15
perihelial	17	17
perihelion	17	17
perikaryal	20	20
peril	9	9