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
proteolytically	28	28
prothalamia	20	20
prothalamion	22	22
prothalamium	25	25
prothalli	16	16
prothallia	17	17
prothallium	22	22
prothallus	18	18
prothalluses	20	20
prothonotarial	21	21
protocol	15	15
protocoled	18	18
protocoling	21	21
protocolled	20	20
protocolling	23	23
protocols	16	16
protogalaxies	26	26
protogalaxy	26	26
protolanguage	23	23
protolanguages	24	24
protonemal	18	18
protonematal	20	20
protophloem	23	23
protophloems	24	24
protoplanet	19	19