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
poolroom	15	15
poolrooms	16	16
pools	9	9
poolside	13	13
poolsides	14	14
poorly	12	12
poorwill	16	16
poorwills	17	17
popeless	15	15
popelike	19	19
poplar	13	13
poplars	14	14
poplin	14	14
poplins	15	15
popliteal	17	17
poplitei	15	15
poplitic	18	18
popple	16	16
poppled	18	18
popples	17	17
popplier	18	18
poppliest	19	19
poppling	21	21
popply	18	18
populace	19	19