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
phosphatidyls	27	27
phospholipase	27	27
phospholipases	28	28
phospholipid	27	27
phospholipids	28	28
phosphorolyses	27	27
phosphorolysis	27	27
phosphorolytic	30	30
phosphoryl	23	23
phosphorylase	26	26
phosphorylases	27	27
phosphorylate	26	26
phosphorylates	27	27
phosphorylation	29	29
phosphorylative	32	32
phosphoryls	24	24
photically	22	22
photobiologic	27	27
photobiological	30	30
photobiologist	25	25
photobiologists	26	26
photobiology	25	25
photocell	19	19
photocells	20	20
photochemical	30	30