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
phelloderms	22	22
phellogen	19	19
phellogens	20	20
phelonia	15	15
phencyclidine	30	30
phencyclidines	31	31
phenetol	15	15
phenetole	16	16
phenetoles	17	17
phenetols	16	16
phenobarbital	26	26
phenobarbitals	27	27
phenol	13	13
phenolate	16	16
phenolated	18	18
phenolates	17	17
phenolic	18	18
phenolics	19	19
phenological	25	25
phenologically	30	30
phenologies	20	20
phenology	20	20
phenolphthalein	31	31
phenols	14	14
phenomenal	21	21