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
putlog	13	13
putlogs	14	14
putrescible	22	22
putridly	16	16
puttyless	16	16
puttylike	20	20
puzzle	29	29
puzzled	31	31
puzzleheaded	39	39
puzzlement	37	37
puzzlements	38	38
puzzler	30	30
puzzlers	31	31
puzzles	30	30
puzzling	34	34
puzzlingly	39	39
pycnidial	20	20
pyelitic	17	17
pyelitis	14	14
pyelitises	16	16
pyelonephritic	29	29
pyelonephritis	26	26
pygidial	17	17
pylon	12	12
pylons	13	13