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
polysyllable	26	26
polysyllables	27	27
polysynaptic	27	27
polysyndeton	23	23
polysyndetons	24	24
polytechnic	26	26
polytechnics	27	27
polytene	15	15
polytenies	17	17
polyteny	17	17
polytheism	21	21
polytheisms	22	22
polytheist	18	18
polytheistic	23	23
polytheistical	26	26
polytheists	19	19
polythene	18	18
polythenes	19	19
polytonal	17	17
polytonalities	22	22
polytonality	22	22
polytonally	22	22
polytype	19	19
polytypes	20	20
polytypic	23	23