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
philter	13	13
philtered	16	16
philtering	19	19
philters	14	14
philtra	13	13
philtre	13	13
philtred	15	15
philtres	14	14
philtring	18	18
philtrum	18	18
phlebitides	21	21
phlebitis	18	18
phlebitises	20	20
phlebology	24	24
phlebotomies	24	24
phlebotomist	24	24
phlebotomists	25	25
phlebotomy	24	24
phlegm	17	17
phlegmatic	24	24
phlegmatically	32	32
phlegmier	20	20
phlegmiest	21	21
phlegms	18	18
phlegmy	20	20