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
polypus	17	17
polypuses	19	19
polyrhythm	25	25
polyrhythmic	30	30
polyrhythms	26	26
polyribosomal	26	26
polyribosome	24	24
polyribosomes	25	25
polys	11	11
polysaccharide	29	29
polysaccharides	30	30
polysemic	21	21
polysemies	19	19
polysemous	20	20
polysemy	19	19
polysome	17	17
polysomes	18	18
polysorbate	20	20
polysorbates	21	21
polystichous	24	24
polystyrene	20	20
polystyrenes	21	21
polysulfide	23	23
polysulfides	24	24
polysyllabic	28	28