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
poetically	20	20
poeticalness	20	20
poetless	12	12
poetlike	16	16
poignantly	20	20
poikilotherm	25	25
poikilothermic	30	30
poikilotherms	26	26
poilu	10	10
poilus	11	11
pointedly	17	17
pointelle	15	15
pointelles	16	16
pointillism	20	20
pointillisms	21	21
pointillist	17	17
pointillistic	22	22
pointillists	18	18
pointless	14	14
pointlessly	19	19
pointlessness	19	19
poisonously	19	19
poitrel	11	11
poitrels	12	12
pokable	18	18