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
pulas	10	10
pulchritude	23	23
pulchritudes	24	24
pulchritudinous	29	29
pule	9	9
puled	11	11
puler	10	10
pulers	11	11
pules	10	10
puli	9	9
pulicene	17	17
pulicide	17	17
pulicides	18	18
pulik	14	14
puling	14	14
pulingly	19	19
pulings	15	15
pulis	10	10
pulk	13	13
pulka	14	14
pulkas	15	15
pulks	14	14
pull	10	10
pullback	24	24
pullbacks	25	25