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
preservability	27	27
preservable	22	22
presettlement	21	21
presidential	18	18
presidentially	23	23
presidial	14	14
preslaughter	21	21
presleep	15	15
preslice	15	15
presliced	17	17
preslices	16	16
preslicing	20	20
presold	12	12
presolve	16	16
presolved	18	18
presolves	17	17
presolving	21	21
presplit	15	15
pressingly	19	19
pressureless	17	17
presterilize	25	25
presterilized	27	27
presterilizes	26	26
presterilizing	30	30
prestigeful	21	21