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
peritoneal	15	15
peritoneally	20	20
peritrichously	26	26
periwinkle	22	22
periwinkles	23	23
perjuriously	29	29
perkily	17	17
perlite	11	11
perlites	12	12
perlitic	15	15
permaculture	24	24
permacultures	25	25
permanently	22	22
permeabilities	24	24
permeability	24	24
permeable	19	19
permillage	20	20
permillages	21	21
permissibility	26	26
permissible	21	21
permissibleness	26	26
permissibly	23	23
permissively	25	25
permutable	21	21
permutational	22	22