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
piled	10	10
pilei	9	9
pileless	13	13
pileous	12	12
piles	9	9
pileum	14	14
pileup	14	14
pileups	15	15
pileus	11	11
pilewort	15	15
pileworts	16	16
pilfer	13	13
pilferable	21	21
pilferage	18	18
pilferages	19	19
pilfered	16	16
pilferer	15	15
pilferers	16	16
pilfering	19	19
pilferproof	24	24
pilfers	14	14
pilgarlic	19	19
pilgarlics	20	20
pilgrim	16	16
pilgrimage	21	21