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
phylae	14	14
phylar	14	14
phylaxis	23	23
phylaxises	25	25
phyle	13	13
phyleses	16	16
phylesis	16	16
phylesises	18	18
phyletic	19	19
phyletically	27	27
phylic	17	17
phyllaries	19	19
phyllary	19	19
phyllite	17	17
phyllites	18	18
phyllo	15	15
phylloclade	25	25
phylloclades	26	26
phyllode	18	18
phyllodes	19	19
phylloid	18	18
phylloids	19	19
phyllome	20	20
phyllomes	21	21
phyllos	16	16