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
pudgily	17	17
pueblo	14	14
pueblos	15	15
puerile	12	12
puerilely	17	17
puerilism	17	17
puerilisms	18	18
puerilities	16	16
puerility	16	16
puerperal	17	17
puffball	23	23
puffballs	24	24
puffily	20	20
puggle	15	15
puggles	16	16
pugilism	18	18
pugilisms	19	19
pugilist	15	15
pugilistic	20	20
pugilists	16	16
pugnaciously	26	26
pul	8	8
pula	9	9
pulao	10	10
pulaos	11	11