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
portulaca	17	17
portulacas	18	18
posable	14	14
poseable	15	15
poshly	14	14
posingly	17	17
positional	15	15
positionally	20	20
positively	20	20
posole	10	10
posoles	11	11
posologies	16	16
posology	16	16
possessedly	18	18
possessional	17	17
possessionless	19	19
possessively	22	22
possibilities	20	20
possibility	20	20
possible	15	15
possibler	16	16
possibles	16	16
possiblest	17	17
possibly	17	17
postadolescent	23	23