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
prosencephalic	30	30
prosencephalon	28	28
prosily	13	13
prosodical	18	18
prosodically	23	23
prosomal	15	15
prospectively	29	29
prosperously	22	22
prostacyclin	25	25
prostacyclins	26	26
prostaglandin	22	22
prostaglandins	23	23
prosthetically	26	26
prostomial	17	17
prostyle	14	14
prostyles	15	15
protectable	21	21
protectively	25	25
protectoral	18	18
protensively	23	23
proteoglycan	24	24
proteoglycans	25	25
proteolyses	17	17
proteolysis	17	17
proteolytic	20	20