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
potlatch	17	17
potlatched	20	20
potlatches	19	19
potlatching	23	23
potlike	15	15
potline	12	12
potlines	13	13
potluck	19	19
potlucks	20	20
potteringly	20	20
pottle	10	10
pottles	11	11
poulard	13	13
poularde	14	14
poulardes	15	15
poulards	14	14
poult	10	10
poulter	12	12
poulterer	14	14
poulterers	15	15
poulters	13	13
poultice	16	16
poulticed	18	18
poultices	17	17
poulticing	21	21