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
proclivities	23	23
proclivity	23	23
proconsul	18	18
proconsular	20	20
proconsulate	21	21
proconsulates	22	22
proconsuls	19	19
proconsulship	27	27
proconsulships	28	28
proctologic	23	23
proctological	26	26
proctologies	21	21
proctologist	21	21
proctologists	22	22
proctology	21	21
proctorial	17	17
procurable	21	21
procural	16	16
procurals	17	17
procuratorial	21	21
prodigal	15	15
prodigalities	20	20
prodigality	20	20
prodigally	20	20
prodigals	16	16