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
pyrogallols	21	21
pyrola	12	12
pyrolas	13	13
pyrolize	23	23
pyrolized	25	25
pyrolizes	24	24
pyrolizing	28	28
pyrologies	18	18
pyrology	18	18
pyrolusite	17	17
pyrolusites	18	18
pyrolysate	18	18
pyrolysates	19	19
pyrolyse	16	16
pyrolysed	18	18
pyrolyses	17	17
pyrolysing	21	21
pyrolysis	17	17
pyrolytic	20	20
pyrolytically	28	28
pyrolyzable	32	32
pyrolyzate	27	27
pyrolyzates	28	28
pyrolyze	25	25
pyrolyzed	27	27