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
petiolules	16	16
petrale	11	11
petrales	12	12
petrel	10	10
petrels	11	11
petrochemical	28	28
petrodollar	17	17
petrodollars	18	18
petroglyph	23	23
petroglyphs	24	24
petrographical	28	28
petrol	10	10
petrolatum	18	18
petrolatums	19	19
petroleum	17	17
petroleums	18	18
petrolic	15	15
petrologic	19	19
petrological	22	22
petrologically	27	27
petrologies	17	17
petrologist	17	17
petrologists	18	18
petrology	17	17
petrols	11	11