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
pokily	16	16
pol	7	7
polar	9	9
polarimeter	18	18
polarimeters	19	19
polarimetric	22	22
polarimetries	20	20
polarimetry	20	20
polariscope	21	21
polariscopes	22	22
polariscopic	25	25
polarise	12	12
polarised	14	14
polarises	13	13
polarising	17	17
polarities	14	14
polarity	14	14
polarizability	33	33
polarizable	28	28
polarization	26	26
polarizations	27	27
polarize	21	21
polarized	23	23
polarizes	22	22
polarizing	26	26