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
pricelessly	21	21
pricily	16	16
prickle	18	18
prickled	20	20
prickles	19	19
pricklier	20	20
prickliest	21	21
prickliness	23	23
pricklinesses	25	25
prickling	23	23
prickly	20	20
prideful	17	17
pridefully	22	22
pridefulness	22	22
priestlier	14	14
priestliest	15	15
priestliness	17	17
priestly	14	14
priggishly	22	22
prill	10	10
prilled	13	13
prilling	16	16
prills	11	11
primal	13	13
primalities	18	18