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
piglike	17	17
pignoli	14	14
pignolia	15	15
pignolias	16	16
pignolis	15	15
pigtail	13	13
pigtailed	16	16
pigtails	14	14
pilaf	12	12
pilaff	16	16
pilaffs	17	17
pilafs	13	13
pilar	9	9
pilaster	12	12
pilasters	13	13
pilau	10	10
pilaus	11	11
pilaw	12	12
pilaws	13	13
pilchard	18	18
pilchards	19	19
pile	8	8
pilea	9	9
pileate	11	11
pileated	13	13