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
prebendal	18	18
prebiblical	25	25
prebill	15	15
prebilled	18	18
prebilling	21	21
prebills	16	16
prebiologic	23	23
prebiological	26	26
prebless	15	15
preblessed	18	18
preblesses	17	17
preblessing	21	21
preboil	14	14
preboiled	17	17
preboiling	20	20
preboils	15	15
prebuild	17	17
prebuilding	23	23
prebuilds	18	18
prebuilt	16	16
precalculus	24	24
precancel	20	20
precanceled	23	23
precanceling	26	26
precancellation	28	28