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
polyunsaturated	25	25
polyurethane	22	22
polyurethanes	23	23
polyuria	15	15
polyurias	16	16
polyuric	18	18
polyvalence	26	26
polyvalences	27	27
polyvalent	22	22
polyvinyl	23	23
polywater	18	18
polywaters	19	19
polyzoan	24	24
polyzoans	25	25
polyzoic	26	26
pomelo	13	13
pomelos	14	14
pommel	16	16
pommeled	19	19
pommeling	22	22
pommelled	21	21
pommelling	24	24
pommels	17	17
pomological	24	24
pomologies	19	19