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
planographies	25	25
planography	25	25
planosol	14	14
planosols	15	15
plans	10	10
plant	10	10
plantable	18	18
plantain	14	14
plantains	15	15
plantar	12	12
plantation	16	16
plantations	17	17
planted	13	13
planter	12	12
planters	13	13
plantigrade	19	19
plantigrades	20	20
planting	16	16
plantings	17	17
plantlet	14	14
plantlets	15	15
plantlike	19	19
plantocracies	24	24
plantocracy	24	24
plants	11	11