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
portable	15	15
portables	16	16
portably	17	17
portal	10	10
portaled	13	13
portals	11	11
portcullis	19	19
portcullises	21	21
portentously	20	20
portfolio	16	16
portfolios	17	17
porthole	14	14
portholes	15	15
portionless	16	16
portless	12	12
portlier	12	12
portliest	13	13
portliness	15	15
portly	12	12
portobello	18	18
portobellos	19	19
portolan	13	13
portolans	14	14
portrayal	15	15
portrayals	16	16