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
preloading	18	18
preloads	13	13
prelogical	20	20
prelude	13	13
preluded	15	15
preluder	14	14
preluders	15	15
preludes	14	14
preluding	18	18
prelunch	19	19
preluncheon	23	23
prelusion	15	15
prelusions	16	16
prelusive	18	18
prelusively	23	23
premalignant	23	23
premarital	17	17
premaritally	22	22
prematurely	21	21
premaxilla	25	25
premaxillaries	29	29
premaxillary	29	29
premaxillas	26	26
premeal	14	14
premedical	21	21