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
prestigiously	22	22
presumable	21	21
presumably	23	23
presumedly	21	21
presumingly	24	24
presumptively	30	30
presumptuously	29	29
presynaptically	31	31
pretelevision	22	22
pretell	12	12
pretelling	18	18
pretells	13	13
pretendedly	20	20
pretensionless	20	20
pretentiously	21	21
preterminal	19	19
preternatural	19	19
preternaturally	24	24
pretold	12	12
pretravel	17	17
pretrial	12	12
pretrials	13	13
prettily	14	14
pretzel	20	20
pretzels	21	21