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
pimple	16	16
pimpled	18	18
pimples	17	17
pimplier	18	18
pimpliest	19	19
pimply	18	18
pimpmobile	26	26
pimpmobiles	27	27
pinball	16	16
pinballed	19	19
pinballing	22	22
pinballs	17	17
pincerlike	22	22
pincurl	16	16
pincurls	17	17
pindling	17	17
pineal	11	11
pinealectomies	25	25
pinealectomize	34	34
pinealectomized	36	36
pinealectomizes	35	35
pinealectomy	25	25
pineals	12	12
pineapple	20	20
pineapples	21	21