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
predrills	15	15
preeclampsia	25	25
preeclampsias	26	26
preeclamptic	28	28
preelect	15	15
preelected	18	18
preelecting	21	21
preelection	19	19
preelectric	21	21
preelectronic	24	24
preelects	16	16
preeminently	23	23
preemployment	29	29
preemptively	28	28
preenrollment	23	23
preestablish	21	21
preestablished	24	24
preestablishes	23	23
preestablishing	27	27
preethical	19	19
preexilic	23	23
prefectural	22	22
preferabilities	25	25
preferability	25	25
preferable	20	20