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
plaided	13	13
plaids	11	11
plain	10	10
plainchant	21	21
plainchants	22	22
plainclothes	23	23
plainclothesman	30	30
plainclothesmen	30	30
plained	13	13
plainer	12	12
plainest	13	13
plaining	16	16
plainly	15	15
plainness	15	15
plainnesses	17	17
plains	11	11
plainsman	18	18
plainsmen	18	18
plainsong	17	17
plainsongs	18	18
plainspoken	24	24
plainspokenness	29	29
plaint	11	11
plaintext	21	21
plaintexts	22	22