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
polishers	15	15
polishes	14	14
polishing	18	18
politburo	17	17
politburos	18	18
polite	10	10
politely	15	15
politeness	15	15
politenesses	17	17
politer	11	11
politesse	13	13
politesses	14	14
politest	12	12
politic	14	14
political	17	17
politicalize	29	29
politicalized	31	31
politicalizes	30	30
politicalizing	34	34
politically	22	22
politicise	17	17
politicised	19	19
politicises	18	18
politicising	22	22
politicization	31	31