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
provincialized	36	36
provincializes	35	35
provincializing	39	39
provincially	27	27
provincials	23	23
proviral	16	16
provisional	20	20
provisionally	25	25
provisionals	21	21
provocatively	30	30
provokingly	28	28
provolone	18	18
provolones	19	19
prowl	12	12
prowled	15	15
prowler	14	14
prowlers	15	15
prowling	18	18
prowls	13	13
proximal	22	22
proximally	27	27
proximately	27	27
prudential	17	17
prudentially	22	22
prudently	18	18