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
placidity	19	19
placidly	19	19
placidness	19	19
placing	17	17
placings	18	18
plack	16	16
placket	18	18
plackets	19	19
placks	17	17
placoderm	20	20
placoderms	21	21
placoid	15	15
placoids	16	16
plafond	16	16
plafonds	17	17
plagal	13	13
plage	11	11
plages	12	12
plagiaries	16	16
plagiarise	16	16
plagiarised	18	18
plagiarises	17	17
plagiarising	21	21
plagiarism	19	19
plagiarisms	20	20