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
pisolite	12	12
pisolites	13	13
pisolith	14	14
pisoliths	15	15
pisolitic	16	16
pistil	10	10
pistillate	15	15
pistils	11	11
pistol	10	10
pistole	11	11
pistoled	13	13
pistoleer	13	13
pistoleers	14	14
pistolero	13	13
pistoleros	14	14
pistoles	12	12
pistoling	16	16
pistolled	15	15
pistolling	18	18
pistols	11	11
pitchblende	25	25
pitchblendes	26	26
pitcherful	23	23
pitcherfuls	24	24
pitchily	19	19