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
piebalds	16	16
piecemeal	19	19
piehole	13	13
pieholes	14	14
pieplant	16	16
pieplants	17	17
piercingly	22	22
pietistically	23	23
piezoelectric	32	32
piffle	16	16
piffled	18	18
piffler	17	17
pifflers	18	18
piffles	17	17
piffling	21	21
pigeonhole	19	19
pigeonholed	21	21
pigeonholer	20	20
pigeonholers	21	21
pigeonholes	20	20
pigeonholing	24	24
piggishly	21	21
pigheadedly	23	23
piglet	12	12
piglets	13	13