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
pulmonary	20	20
pulmonate	18	18
pulmonates	19	19
pulmonic	20	20
pulmonologist	25	25
pulmonologists	26	26
pulmotor	16	16
pulmotors	17	17
pulp	12	12
pulpal	15	15
pulpally	20	20
pulped	15	15
pulper	14	14
pulpers	15	15
pulpier	15	15
pulpiest	16	16
pulpily	18	18
pulpiness	18	18
pulpinesses	20	20
pulping	18	18
pulpings	19	19
pulpit	14	14
pulpital	17	17
pulpits	15	15
pulpless	17	17