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
peroneal	13	13
peroral	11	11
perorally	16	16
perorational	17	17
peroxisomal	25	25
perpendicular	26	26
perpendicularly	31	31
perpendiculars	27	27
perpetual	17	17
perpetually	22	22
perplex	21	21
perplexed	24	24
perplexedly	29	29
perplexes	23	23
perplexing	27	27
perplexities	26	26
perplexity	26	26
persalt	11	11
persalts	12	12
perseveringly	26	26
persiflage	19	19
persiflages	20	20
persistently	19	19
personable	18	18
personableness	23	23