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
pulled	13	13
puller	12	12
pullers	13	13
pullet	12	12
pullets	13	13
pulley	14	14
pulleyed	17	17
pulleying	20	20
pulleys	15	15
pulling	16	16
pullman	17	17
pullmans	18	18
pullout	14	14
pullouts	15	15
pullover	18	18
pullovers	19	19
pulls	11	11
pullulate	17	17
pullulated	19	19
pullulates	18	18
pullulating	22	22
pullulation	20	20
pullulations	21	21
pullup	16	16
pullups	17	17