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
psalters	12	12
psaltery	14	14
psaltries	13	13
psaltry	13	13
psephological	28	28
psephologist	23	23
psephologists	24	24
psephology	23	23
pseudoclassic	25	25
pseudoclassics	26	26
pseudocoel	19	19
pseudocoelomate	27	27
pseudocoels	20	20
pseudonymously	29	29
pseudopodal	21	21
pseudopodial	22	22
psilocin	16	16
psilocins	17	17
psilocybin	23	23
psilocybins	24	24
psilophyte	21	21
psilophytes	22	22
psilophytic	25	25
psiloses	12	12
psilosis	12	12