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
prevail	15	15
prevailed	18	18
prevailing	21	21
prevails	16	16
prevalence	22	22
prevalences	23	23
prevalent	18	18
prevalently	23	23
prevalents	19	19
prevalue	17	17
prevalued	19	19
prevalues	18	18
prevaluing	22	22
preveniently	24	24
preventability	28	28
preventable	23	23
preventible	23	23
preventively	27	27
preverbal	20	20
previable	20	20
previously	21	21
previsional	20	20
prevocalic	24	24
prevocational	25	25
priceless	16	16