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
prolificacy	26	26
prolifically	26	26
prolificities	23	23
prolificity	23	23
prolificness	23	23
proline	12	12
prolines	13	13
prolix	17	17
prolixities	22	22
prolixity	22	22
prolixly	22	22
prolocutor	18	18
prolocutors	19	19
prolog	12	12
prologed	15	15
prologing	18	18
prologize	24	24
prologized	26	26
prologizes	25	25
prologizing	29	29
prologs	13	13
prologue	15	15
prologued	17	17
prologues	16	16
prologuing	20	20