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
pteryla	13	13
pterylae	14	14
ptyalin	14	14
ptyalins	15	15
ptyalism	17	17
ptyalisms	18	18
puberal	15	15
pubertal	16	16
puberulent	20	20
public	17	17
publically	25	25
publican	20	20
publicans	21	21
publication	23	23
publications	24	24
publicise	20	20
publicised	22	22
publicises	21	21
publicising	25	25
publicist	20	20
publicists	21	21
publicities	22	22
publicity	22	22
publicize	29	29
publicized	31	31