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
pollinator	16	16
pollinators	17	17
polling	15	15
pollings	16	16
pollinia	14	14
pollinic	17	17
pollinium	19	19
pollinizer	25	25
pollinizers	26	26
pollinoses	16	16
pollinosis	16	16
pollist	12	12
pollists	13	13
polliwog	18	18
polliwogs	19	19
pollock	19	19
pollocks	20	20
polls	10	10
pollster	13	13
pollsters	14	14
pollutant	16	16
pollutants	17	17
pollute	13	13
polluted	15	15
polluter	14	14