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
propanols	17	17
propel	13	13
propellant	19	19
propellants	20	20
propelled	18	18
propellent	19	19
propellents	20	20
propeller	17	17
propellers	18	18
propelling	21	21
propellor	17	17
propellors	18	18
propels	14	14
propenol	16	16
propenols	17	17
propenyl	18	18
properly	17	17
propertyless	21	21
prophetical	23	23
prophetically	28	28
prophylactic	29	29
prophylactics	30	30
prophylaxes	29	29
prophylaxis	29	29
propitiously	22	22