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
proinsulins	18	18
projectable	30	30
projectile	26	26
projectiles	27	27
projectional	29	29
projectively	34	34
prolabor	15	15
prolactin	17	17
prolactins	18	18
prolamin	16	16
prolamine	17	17
prolamines	18	18
prolamins	17	17
prolan	11	11
prolans	12	12
prolapse	15	15
prolapsed	17	17
prolapses	16	16
prolapsing	20	20
prolate	11	11
prole	9	9
proleg	12	12
prolegomena	21	21
prolegomenon	23	23
prolegomenous	24	24