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
plat	8	8
platan	11	11
platane	12	12
platanes	13	13
platanna	14	14
platannas	15	15
platans	12	12
plate	9	9
plateau	12	12
plateaued	15	15
plateauing	18	18
plateaus	13	13
plateaux	20	20
plated	11	11
plateful	17	17
platefuls	18	18
plateglass	17	17
platelet	13	13
platelets	14	14
platelike	18	18
platemaker	21	21
platemakers	22	22
platemaking	25	25
platen	11	11
platens	12	12