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
planishing	20	20
planisphere	21	21
planispheres	22	22
planispheric	25	25
plank	14	14
planked	17	17
planking	20	20
plankings	21	21
planks	15	15
plankter	17	17
plankters	18	18
planktic	20	20
plankton	18	18
planktonic	23	23
planktons	19	19
planless	14	14
planlessly	19	19
planlessness	19	19
planned	14	14
planner	13	13
planners	14	14
planning	17	17
plannings	18	18
planogram	19	19
planographic	27	27