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
psychologized	36	36
psychologizes	35	35
psychologizing	39	39
psychology	25	25
psychopathology	35	35
psychophysical	35	35
psychosexual	31	31
psychosexuality	36	36
psychosexually	36	36
psychosocial	26	26
psychosocially	31	31
psychosurgical	31	31
psychrophilic	32	32
psylla	13	13
psyllas	14	14
psyllid	15	15
psyllids	16	16
psyllium	19	19
psylliums	20	20
pteridological	25	25
pteridologist	20	20
pteridologists	21	21
pteridology	20	20
pterodactyl	21	21
pterodactyls	22	22