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
prankishly	23	23
pratfall	16	16
pratfalls	17	17
pratincole	18	18
pratincoles	19	19
pratingly	18	18
prattle	11	11
prattled	13	13
prattler	12	12
prattlers	13	13
prattles	12	12
prattling	16	16
prattlingly	21	21
praxeological	30	30
praxeologies	25	25
praxeology	25	25
prayerful	19	19
prayerfully	24	24
prayerfulness	24	24
preachily	20	20
preachingly	25	25
preadolescence	26	26
preadolescent	22	22
preadolescents	23	23
preadult	14	14