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
populisms	20	20
populist	16	16
populistic	21	21
populists	17	17
populous	17	17
populously	22	22
populousness	22	22
porbeagle	18	18
porbeagles	19	19
porcelain	17	17
porcelainize	29	29
porcelainized	31	31
porcelainizes	30	30
porcelainizing	34	34
porcelainlike	26	26
porcelains	18	18
porcelaneous	21	21
porcellaneous	23	23
porously	15	15
portabella	18	18
portabellas	19	19
portabello	18	18
portabellos	19	19
portabilities	20	20
portability	20	20