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
preferably	22	22
preferential	20	20
preferentially	25	25
prefeudal	18	18
prefile	14	14
prefiled	16	16
prefiles	15	15
prefiling	19	19
prefilled	18	18
prefixal	22	22
preflame	18	18
preflight	20	20
preflighted	23	23
preflighting	26	26
preflights	21	21
preformulate	23	23
preformulated	25	25
preformulating	28	28
prefrontal	18	18
preganglionic	26	26
pregenital	17	17
pregnabilities	24	24
pregnability	24	24
pregnable	19	19
pregnantly	20	20