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
planate	12	12
planation	15	15
planations	16	16
planch	16	16
planche	17	17
planches	18	18
planchet	18	18
planchets	19	19
planchette	20	20
planchettes	21	21
plane	10	10
planed	12	12
planeload	16	16
planeloads	17	17
planer	11	11
planers	12	12
planes	11	11
planet	11	11
planetaria	15	15
planetarium	20	20
planetariums	21	21
planetary	16	16
planetesimal	21	21
planetlike	20	20
planetoid	15	15