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
pylori	12	12
pyloric	16	16
pylorus	14	14
pyloruses	16	16
pyralid	14	14
pyralidid	17	17
pyralids	15	15
pyramidal	19	19
pyramidally	24	24
pyramidical	24	24
pyramidologist	26	26
pyramidologists	27	27
pyramidology	26	26
pyrexial	21	21
pyrheliometer	24	24
pyrheliometers	25	25
pyrheliometric	28	28
pyridoxal	23	23
pyridoxals	24	24
pyrocatechol	26	26
pyrocatechols	27	27
pyroclastic	23	23
pyroelectric	24	24
pyroelectricity	29	29
pyrogallol	20	20