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
pusillanimities	25	25
pusillanimity	25	25
pusillanimous	24	24
pusillanimously	29	29
pusley	13	13
pusleys	14	14
puslike	16	16
pussley	14	14
pussleys	15	15
pusslies	13	13
pusslike	17	17
pussly	13	13
pustulant	16	16
pustulants	17	17
pustular	14	14
pustulate	15	15
pustulated	17	17
pustulation	18	18
pustulations	19	19
pustule	13	13
pustuled	15	15
pustules	14	14
putatively	21	21
putlock	19	19
putlocks	20	20