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
polyphonously	29	29
polyphony	23	23
polyphyletic	29	29
polypi	15	15
polypide	18	18
polypides	19	19
polyploid	20	20
polyploidies	23	23
polyploids	21	21
polyploidy	23	23
polypnea	18	18
polypneas	19	19
polypod	17	17
polypodies	20	20
polypods	18	18
polypody	20	20
polypoid	18	18
polypore	17	17
polypores	18	18
polypous	18	18
polypropylene	29	29
polypropylenes	30	30
polyps	15	15
polyptych	25	25
polyptychs	26	26