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
pupilar	15	15
pupilary	18	18
pupillage	20	20
pupillages	21	21
pupillary	20	20
pupils	14	14
puppetlike	25	25
puppylike	26	26
purblind	18	18
purblindly	23	23
purblindness	23	23
purchasable	24	24
pureblood	18	18
purebloods	19	19
purely	13	13
purfle	14	14
purfled	16	16
purfler	15	15
purflers	16	16
purfles	15	15
purfling	19	19
purflings	20	20
purgatorial	18	18
puristically	23	23
puritanical	20	20