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
puritanically	25	25
purl	9	9
purled	12	12
purlieu	13	13
purlieus	14	14
purlieux	21	21
purlin	12	12
purline	13	13
purlines	14	14
purling	15	15
purlings	16	16
purlins	13	13
purloin	13	13
purloined	16	16
purloiner	15	15
purloiners	16	16
purloining	19	19
purloins	14	14
purls	10	10
purple	14	14
purpled	16	16
purpleheart	21	21
purplehearts	22	22
purpler	15	15
purples	15	15