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
petronel	13	13
petronels	14	14
petrosal	12	12
petrosals	13	13
pettable	15	15
pettedly	15	15
pettily	13	13
pettishly	17	17
pettle	10	10
pettled	12	12
pettles	11	11
pettling	15	15
petulance	18	18
petulances	19	19
petulancies	20	20
petulancy	20	20
petulant	14	14
petulantly	19	19
pewholder	19	19
pewholders	20	20
peyotl	12	12
peyotls	13	13
peytral	13	13
peytrals	14	14
peytrel	13	13