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
picholine	19	19
picholines	20	20
pickable	22	22
pickadil	20	20
pickadils	21	21
pickerel	19	19
pickerels	20	20
pickerelweed	27	27
pickerelweeds	28	28
pickle	17	17
pickled	19	19
pickler	18	18
picklers	19	19
pickles	18	18
pickleweed	25	25
pickleweeds	26	26
pickling	22	22
picklock	26	26
picklocks	27	27
picloram	18	18
piclorams	19	19
picolin	15	15
picoline	16	16
picolines	17	17
picolins	16	16