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
pestilentially	23	23
pestilently	19	19
pestle	10	10
pestled	12	12
pestles	11	11
pestling	15	15
petaflop	18	18
petaflops	19	19
petal	9	9
petaled	12	12
petaline	13	13
petalled	14	14
petallike	18	18
petalodies	15	15
petalody	15	15
petaloid	13	13
petalous	13	13
petals	10	10
petechial	18	18
petiolar	12	12
petiolate	13	13
petiole	11	11
petioled	13	13
petioles	12	12
petiolule	15	15