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
postal	10	10
postally	15	15
postals	11	11
postanal	13	13
postapocalyptic	33	33
postaxial	20	20
postbellum	22	22
postbiblical	26	26
postcapitalist	24	24
postcardlike	24	24
postcaval	20	20
postclassic	21	21
postclassical	24	24
postcoital	17	17
postcollege	21	21
postcollegiate	24	24
postcolonial	21	21
postconsonantal	25	25
postcopulatory	27	27
postcranial	19	19
postcranially	24	24
postdeadline	19	19
postdelivery	23	23
postdevaluation	26	26
postdiluvian	23	23