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
polarographic	27	27
polarographies	25	25
polarography	25	25
polaron	12	12
polarons	13	13
polars	10	10
polder	11	11
polders	12	12
pole	8	8
poleax	17	17
poleaxe	18	18
poleaxed	20	20
poleaxes	19	19
poleaxing	23	23
polecat	14	14
polecats	15	15
poled	10	10
poleis	10	10
poleless	13	13
polemic	17	17
polemical	20	20
polemically	25	25
polemicist	20	20
polemicists	21	21
polemicize	29	29