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
picomole	18	18
picomoles	19	19
pictorial	16	16
pictorialism	22	22
pictorialisms	23	23
pictorialist	19	19
pictorialists	20	20
pictorialize	28	28
pictorialized	30	30
pictorializes	29	29
pictorializing	33	33
pictorially	21	21
pictorialness	21	21
pictorials	17	17
picturesquely	33	33
picul	13	13
piculs	14	14
piddle	12	12
piddled	14	14
piddler	13	13
piddlers	14	14
piddles	13	13
piddling	17	17
piddly	14	14
piebald	15	15