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
primality	18	18
primally	18	18
primarily	18	18
primatal	15	15
primatals	16	16
primatial	16	16
primatological	27	27
primatologies	22	22
primatologist	22	22
primatologists	23	23
primatology	22	22
primely	16	16
primeval	19	19
primevally	24	24
primly	15	15
primordial	18	18
primordially	23	23
primula	15	15
primulas	16	16
princelet	17	17
princelets	18	18
princelier	18	18
princeliest	19	19
princeliness	21	21
princeling	21	21