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
polyacrylamides	31	31
polyadic	18	18
polyalcohol	24	24
polyalcohols	25	25
polyamide	19	19
polyamides	20	20
polyamine	19	19
polyamines	20	20
polyamorist	20	20
polyamorists	21	21
polyamorous	21	21
polyamory	20	20
polyandries	19	19
polyandrous	20	20
polyandry	19	19
polyantha	18	18
polyanthas	19	19
polyanthi	18	18
polyanthus	20	20
polyanthuses	22	22
polyatomic	22	22
polybag	18	18
polybagged	24	24
polybagging	27	27
polybags	19	19