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
preovulatory	23	23
preparatively	26	26
preparatorily	22	22
preparedly	20	20
prepensely	20	20
prepill	15	15
preplace	18	18
preplaced	20	20
preplaces	19	19
preplacing	23	23
preplan	15	15
preplanned	20	20
preplanning	23	23
preplans	16	16
preplant	16	16
preplanting	22	22
preponderantly	26	26
preponderately	25	25
prepositional	21	21
prepositionally	26	26
prepositively	26	26
preposterously	24	24
prepotently	21	21
preppily	20	20
preprandial	20	20