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
photolytically	29	29
photolyzable	33	33
photolyze	26	26
photolyzed	28	28
photolyzes	27	27
photolyzing	31	31
photomechanical	33	33
photometrically	30	30
photomural	20	20
photonuclear	23	23
photoplay	20	20
photoplays	21	21
photopolymer	26	26
photopolymers	27	27
phototactically	30	30
phototelegraphy	30	30
phototropically	30	30
photovoltaic	25	25
photovoltaics	26	26
phragmoplast	26	26
phragmoplasts	27	27
phrasal	13	13
phrasally	18	18
phraseological	26	26
phraseologies	21	21