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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
polypary 19 19
polyped 17 17
polypeds 18 18
polypeptide 24 24
polypeptides 25 25
polypeptidic 28 28
polypetalous 23 23
polyphagia 23 23
polyphagias 24 24
polyphagies 24 24
polyphagous 25 25
polyphagy 24 24
polypharmacies 31 31
polypharmacy 31 31
polyphase 20 20
polyphasic 24 24
polyphenol 23 23
polyphenolic 28 28
polyphenols 24 24
polyphone 21 21
polyphones 22 22
polyphonic 25 25
polyphonically 33 33
polyphonies 23 23
polyphonous 24 24

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