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
polymyositises	25	25
polymyxin	28	28
polymyxins	29	29
polyneuritides	23	23
polyneuritis	20	20
polyneuritises	22	22
polynomial	21	21
polynomials	22	22
polynuclear	23	23
polynucleotide	27	27
polynucleotides	28	28
polynya	16	16
polynyas	17	17
polynyi	16	16
polyol	13	13
polyolefin	21	21
polyolefins	22	22
polyols	14	14
polyoma	16	16
polyomas	17	17
polyomavirus	26	26
polyomaviruses	28	28
polyonymous	24	24
polyp	14	14
polyparies	19	19