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
prelatures	15	15
prelaunch	20	20
prelaw	13	13
prelect	14	14
prelected	17	17
prelecting	20	20
prelection	18	18
prelects	15	15
prelegal	15	15
prelife	14	14
prelim	13	13
preliminaries	21	21
preliminarily	24	24
preliminary	21	21
prelimit	15	15
prelimited	18	18
prelimiting	21	21
prelimits	16	16
prelims	14	14
preliterary	17	17
preliterate	15	15
preliterates	16	16
prelives	16	16
preload	12	12
preloaded	15	15