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
plasmolyze	29	29
plasmolyzed	31	31
plasmolyzes	30	30
plasmolyzing	34	34
plasmon	15	15
plasmons	16	16
plasms	13	13
plaster	11	11
plasterboard	20	20
plasterboards	21	21
plastered	14	14
plasterer	13	13
plasterers	14	14
plastering	17	17
plasters	12	12
plasterwork	22	22
plasterworks	23	23
plastery	14	14
plastic	14	14
plastically	22	22
plasticities	19	19
plasticity	19	19
plasticization	31	31
plasticizations	32	32
plasticize	26	26