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
polygyny	21	21
polyhedra	18	18
polyhedral	20	20
polyhedron	20	20
polyhedrons	21	21
polyhedroses	21	21
polyhedrosis	21	21
polyhistor	18	18
polyhistoric	23	23
polyhistors	19	19
polyhydroxy	31	31
polyisoprene	22	22
polyisoprenes	23	23
polyketide	21	21
polyketides	22	22
polylysine	20	20
polylysines	21	21
polymath	19	19
polymathic	24	24
polymathies	22	22
polymaths	20	20
polymathy	22	22
polymer	16	16
polymerase	19	19
polymerases	20	20