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
pulpous	16	16
pulps	13	13
pulpwood	20	20
pulpwoods	21	21
pulpy	15	15
pulque	21	21
pulques	22	22
puls	9	9
pulsant	13	13
pulsar	11	11
pulsars	12	12
pulsate	12	12
pulsated	14	14
pulsates	13	13
pulsatile	15	15
pulsating	17	17
pulsation	15	15
pulsations	16	16
pulsator	13	13
pulsators	14	14
pulse	10	10
pulsed	12	12
pulsejet	22	22
pulsejets	23	23
pulser	11	11