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
pillbug	18	18
pillbugs	19	19
pilled	12	12
pilling	15	15
pillion	13	13
pillions	14	14
pillock	19	19
pillocks	20	20
pilloried	15	15
pillories	14	14
pillory	14	14
pillorying	20	20
pillow	14	14
pillowcase	21	21
pillowcases	22	22
pillowed	17	17
pillowier	17	17
pillowiest	18	18
pillowing	20	20
pillows	15	15
pillowy	17	17
pills	10	10
pilocarpine	22	22
pilocarpines	23	23
pilonidal	16	16