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
polyene	14	14
polyenes	15	15
polyenic	18	18
polyester	15	15
polyesters	16	16
polyestrous	18	18
polyethylene	24	24
polyethylenes	25	25
polygala	17	17
polygalas	18	18
polygamic	23	23
polygamies	21	21
polygamist	21	21
polygamists	22	22
polygamize	30	30
polygamized	32	32
polygamizes	31	31
polygamizing	35	35
polygamous	22	22
polygamy	21	21
polygene	17	17
polygenes	18	18
polygeneses	20	20
polygenesis	20	20
polygenetic	23	23