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
pilgrimaged	23	23
pilgrimages	22	22
pilgrimaging	26	26
pilgrimed	19	19
pilgriming	22	22
pilgrims	17	17
pili	8	8
piliform	18	18
piling	13	13
pilings	14	14
pilis	9	9
pill	9	9
pillage	14	14
pillaged	16	16
pillager	15	15
pillagers	16	16
pillages	15	15
pillaging	19	19
pillar	11	11
pillared	14	14
pillaring	17	17
pillarless	16	16
pillars	12	12
pillbox	22	22
pillboxes	24	24