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
populaces	20	20
popular	15	15
popularise	18	18
popularised	20	20
popularises	19	19
popularising	23	23
popularities	20	20
popularity	20	20
popularization	32	32
popularizations	33	33
popularize	27	27
popularized	29	29
popularizer	28	28
popularizers	29	29
popularizes	28	28
popularizing	32	32
popularly	20	20
populate	16	16
populated	18	18
populates	17	17
populating	21	21
population	19	19
populational	22	22
populations	20	20
populism	19	19