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
premedieval	23	23
premeditatedly	25	25
premenopausal	25	25
premenstrual	21	21
premenstrually	26	26
premillenarian	24	24
premillenarians	25	25
premillennial	24	24
premillennially	29	29
premolar	15	15
premolars	16	16
premold	15	15
premolded	18	18
premolding	21	21
premolds	16	16
premolt	14	14
premonitorily	23	23
premoral	15	15
prenatal	13	13
prenatally	18	18
prenuptial	19	19
prenuptials	20	20
preoperational	22	22
preoperatively	27	27
preoral	11	11