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
prepresidential	24	24
preprofessional	26	26
prepsychedelic	32	32
prepuberal	21	21
prepubertal	22	22
prepublication	29	29
prepupal	19	19
preputial	17	17
prequalified	30	30
prequalifies	29	29
prequalify	29	29
prequalifying	35	35
prequel	21	21
prequels	22	22
prerehearsal	18	18
prerelease	14	14
prerenal	13	13
prerevolution	23	23
presageful	20	20
presale	11	11
presales	12	12
presbyterial	21	21
presbyterially	26	26
presbyterials	22	22
preschedule	22	22