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
pineland	15	15
pinelands	16	16
pinelike	17	17
pinfold	16	16
pinfolded	19	19
pinfolding	22	22
pinfolds	17	17
pinhole	14	14
pinholes	15	15
pinitol	12	12
pinitols	13	13
pinkly	17	17
pinless	12	12
pinnacle	17	17
pinnacled	19	19
pinnacles	18	18
pinnacling	22	22
pinnal	12	12
pinnately	17	17
pinnula	14	14
pinnulae	15	15
pinnular	15	15
pinnule	14	14
pinnules	15	15
pinochle	18	18