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
placekicking	33	33
placekicks	28	28
placeless	17	17
placelessly	22	22
placelessness	22	22
placeman	19	19
placemat	18	18
placemats	19	19
placemen	19	19
placement	20	20
placements	21	21
placenta	16	16
placentae	17	17
placental	18	18
placentals	19	19
placentas	17	17
placentation	21	21
placentations	22	22
placer	13	13
placers	14	14
places	13	13
placet	13	13
placets	14	14
placid	14	14
placidities	19	19