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
pregnenolone	21	21
pregnenolones	22	22
prehensile	17	17
prehensility	21	21
prehistorical	22	22
prehistorically	27	27
preholiday	19	19
preimplantation	27	27
preinaugural	21	21
preindustrial	20	20
preinstall	16	16
preinstallation	22	22
preinstalled	19	19
preinstalling	22	22
preinstalls	17	17
prejudicial	29	29
prejudicially	34	34
prejudicialness	34	34
prelacies	16	16
prelacy	16	16
prelapsarian	20	20
prelate	11	11
prelates	12	12
prelatic	15	15
prelature	14	14