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
polluters	15	15
pollutes	14	14
polluting	18	18
pollution	16	16
pollutions	17	17
pollutive	19	19
pollywog	20	20
pollywogs	21	21
polo	8	8
poloist	11	11
poloists	12	12
polonaise	14	14
polonaises	15	15
polonium	17	17
poloniums	18	18
polos	9	9
pols	8	8
poltergeist	17	17
poltergeists	18	18
poltroon	13	13
poltrooneries	18	18
poltroonery	18	18
poltroons	14	14
poly	10	10
polyacrylamide	30	30