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
punchless	20	20
punctilio	18	18
punctilios	19	19
punctilious	21	21
punctiliously	26	26
punctiliousness	26	26
punctual	18	18
punctualities	23	23
punctuality	23	23
punctually	23	23
pungently	20	20
pungle	14	14
pungled	16	16
pungles	15	15
pungling	19	19
punily	14	14
punishabilities	26	26
punishability	26	26
punishable	21	21
punitively	22	22
pupal	13	13
puparial	16	16
pupil	13	13
pupilage	18	18
pupilages	19	19