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
pollarded	16	16
pollarding	19	19
pollards	14	14
polled	12	12
pollee	11	11
pollees	12	12
pollen	12	12
pollened	15	15
pollening	18	18
pollenizer	25	25
pollenizers	26	26
pollenoses	16	16
pollenosis	16	16
pollens	13	13
poller	11	11
pollers	12	12
pollex	18	18
pollical	17	17
pollices	16	16
pollinate	15	15
pollinated	17	17
pollinates	16	16
pollinating	20	20
pollination	18	18
pollinations	19	19