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
profitable	20	20
profitableness	25	25
profitably	22	22
profiterole	18	18
profiteroles	19	19
profitless	17	17
profligacies	24	24
profligacy	24	24
profligate	19	19
profligately	24	24
profligates	20	20
profluent	18	18
profoundly	22	22
profusely	19	19
progestational	21	21
proglottid	17	17
proglottides	19	19
proglottids	18	18
proglottis	16	16
programmability	32	32
programmable	27	27
progressional	20	20
progressively	25	25
prohibitively	28	28
proinsulin	17	17