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
pulverulent	23	23
pulvilli	19	19
pulvinar	18	18
pulvini	17	17
pulvinus	19	19
pumelo	14	14
pumelos	15	15
pummel	17	17
pummeled	20	20
pummeling	23	23
pummelled	22	22
pummelling	25	25
pummelo	18	18
pummelos	19	19
pummels	18	18
pumpable	22	22
pumpernickel	31	31
pumpernickels	32	32
pumpless	19	19
pumplike	23	23
punchball	24	24
punchballs	25	25
punchily	21	21
punchinello	24	24
punchinellos	25	25