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
polybrid	18	18
polybrids	19	19
polybutadiene	25	25
polybutadienes	26	26
polycarbonate	26	26
polycarbonates	27	27
polycentric	24	24
polycentrism	25	25
polycentrisms	26	26
polychaete	21	21
polychaetes	22	22
polychotomies	27	27
polychotomous	28	28
polychotomy	27	27
polychromatic	30	30
polychrome	24	24
polychromed	26	26
polychromes	25	25
polychromies	26	26
polychroming	29	29
polychromy	26	26
polycistronic	26	26
polyclinic	24	24
polyclinics	25	25
polyclonal	22	22