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
plaintiff	20	20
plaintiffs	21	21
plaintive	18	18
plaintively	23	23
plaintiveness	23	23
plaints	12	12
plaister	12	12
plaistered	15	15
plaistering	18	18
plaisters	13	13
plait	9	9
plaited	12	12
plaiter	11	11
plaiters	12	12
plaiting	15	15
plaitings	16	16
plaits	10	10
plan	9	9
planar	11	11
planaria	13	13
planarian	15	15
planarians	16	16
planarias	14	14
planarities	16	16
planarity	16	16