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
prolegs	13	13
prolepses	16	16
prolepsis	16	16
proleptic	19	19
proleptically	27	27
proles	10	10
proletarian	16	16
proletarianise	19	19
proletarianised	21	21
proletarianises	20	20
proletarianize	28	28
proletarianized	30	30
proletarianizes	29	29
proletarians	17	17
proletariat	15	15
proletariats	16	16
proliferate	18	18
proliferated	20	20
proliferates	19	19
proliferating	23	23
proliferation	21	21
proliferations	22	22
proliferative	24	24
prolific	18	18
prolificacies	26	26