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
preclearances	24	24
precleared	18	18
preclearing	21	21
preclears	16	16
preclinical	23	23
preclude	17	17
precluded	19	19
precludes	18	18
precluding	22	22
preclusion	19	19
preclusions	20	20
preclusive	22	22
preclusively	27	27
precocial	19	19
precociously	25	25
precoital	16	16
precollege	20	20
precollegiate	23	23
precolonial	20	20
preconciliar	23	23
preconsciously	28	28
preconsonantal	24	24
precool	14	14
precooled	17	17
precooling	20	20