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
plasmapheresis	26	26
plasmas	14	14
plasmasol	17	17
plasmasols	18	18
plasmatic	19	19
plasmic	17	17
plasmid	15	15
plasmids	16	16
plasmin	15	15
plasminogen	22	22
plasminogens	23	23
plasmins	16	16
plasmodesm	21	21
plasmodesma	22	22
plasmodesmas	23	23
plasmodesmata	24	24
plasmodia	17	17
plasmodium	22	22
plasmogamies	24	24
plasmogamy	24	24
plasmoid	16	16
plasmoids	17	17
plasmolyses	21	21
plasmolysis	21	21
plasmolytic	24	24