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
pomologist	19	19
pomologists	20	20
pomology	19	19
pompously	22	22
ponderable	19	19
ponderously	20	20
pongal	13	13
pongals	14	14
pontifical	21	21
pontifically	26	26
pontificals	22	22
pontil	11	11
pontils	12	12
ponytail	15	15
ponytailed	18	18
ponytails	16	16
poodle	11	11
poodles	12	12
pool	8	8
pooled	11	11
pooler	10	10
poolers	11	11
poolhall	16	16
poolhalls	17	17
pooling	14	14