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
poultries	14	14
poultry	14	14
poultryman	21	21
poultrymen	21	21
poults	11	11
poundal	14	14
poundals	15	15
pourable	16	16
pouringly	19	19
pourparler	18	18
pourparlers	19	19
poutful	16	16
powderless	18	18
powderlike	22	22
powerful	19	19
powerfully	24	24
powerless	16	16
powerlessly	21	21
powerlessness	21	21
pozole	19	19
pozoles	20	20
pozzolan	31	31
pozzolana	32	32
pozzolanas	33	33
pozzolanic	36	36