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
polemicized	31	31
polemicizes	30	30
polemicizing	34	34
polemics	18	18
polemist	15	15
polemists	16	16
polemize	24	24
polemized	26	26
polemizes	25	25
polemizing	29	29
polemonium	22	22
polemoniums	23	23
polenta	12	12
polentas	13	13
poler	9	9
polers	10	10
poles	9	9
polestar	12	12
polestars	13	13
poleward	16	16
poleyn	13	13
poleyns	14	14
police	13	13
policed	15	15
policeman	20	20