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
precancelled	25	25
precancelling	28	28
precancels	21	21
precapitalist	23	23
precariously	22	22
precaval	19	19
precentorial	20	20
preceptorial	22	22
precessional	20	20
prechill	18	18
prechilled	21	21
prechilling	24	24
prechills	19	19
preciously	20	20
precipitable	25	25
precipitantly	26	26
precipitately	25	25
precipitously	26	26
precisely	18	18
preclean	16	16
precleaned	19	19
precleaning	22	22
precleans	17	17
preclear	15	15
preclearance	23	23