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
periled	12	12
periling	15	15
perilla	12	12
perillas	13	13
perilled	14	14
perilling	17	17
perilous	13	13
perilously	18	18
perilousness	18	18
perils	10	10
perilune	14	14
perilunes	15	15
perilymph	23	23
perilymphs	24	24
perimenopausal	26	26
perinatal	14	14
perinatally	19	19
perinatologist	21	21
perinatologists	22	22
perinatology	21	21
perineal	13	13
periodical	18	18
periodically	23	23
periodicals	19	19
periodontal	17	17