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
perspicaciously	31	31
perspicuously	27	27
persuadable	20	20
persuasible	19	19
persuasively	23	23
pertinaciously	25	25
pertinently	19	19
pertly	12	12
perturbable	22	22
perturbational	23	23
perusal	12	12
perusals	13	13
pervasively	25	25
perversely	20	20
pervertedly	22	22
peskily	17	17
pessimistically	28	28
pesthole	14	14
pestholes	15	15
pesticidal	18	18
pestiferously	23	23
pestilence	18	18
pestilences	19	19
pestilent	14	14
pestilential	18	18