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
plagiarist	16	16
plagiaristic	21	21
plagiarists	17	17
plagiarize	25	25
plagiarized	27	27
plagiarizer	26	26
plagiarizers	27	27
plagiarizes	26	26
plagiarizing	30	30
plagiary	16	16
plagioclase	21	21
plagioclases	22	22
plagiotropic	24	24
plague	13	13
plagued	15	15
plaguer	14	14
plaguers	15	15
plagues	14	14
plaguey	16	16
plaguily	18	18
plaguing	18	18
plaguy	15	15
plaice	13	13
plaices	14	14
plaid	10	10