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
plantsman	18	18
plantsmen	18	18
planula	14	14
planulae	15	15
planular	15	15
plaque	20	20
plaques	21	21
plash	11	11
plashed	14	14
plasher	13	13
plashers	14	14
plashes	13	13
plashier	14	14
plashiest	15	15
plashing	17	17
plashy	14	14
plasm	12	12
plasma	13	13
plasmagel	19	19
plasmagels	20	20
plasmagene	20	20
plasmagenes	21	21
plasmalemma	25	25
plasmalemmas	26	26
plasmaphereses	26	26