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
protoplanetary	24	24
protoplanets	20	20
protoplasm	20	20
protoplasmic	25	25
protoplasms	21	21
protoplast	17	17
protoplasts	18	18
protostele	14	14
protosteles	15	15
protostelic	18	18
prototypal	19	19
prototypical	24	24
prototypically	29	29
protoxylem	26	26
protoxylems	27	27
protozoal	22	22
protozoologies	29	29
protozoologist	29	29
protozoologists	30	30
protozoology	29	29
protractile	18	18
protrusible	19	19
protrusively	23	23
protuberantly	24	24
protyl	12	12