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
plater	10	10
plateresque	25	25
platers	11	11
plates	10	10
platesful	18	18
platform	18	18
platforms	19	19
platier	11	11
platies	11	11
platiest	12	12
platina	12	12
platinas	13	13
plating	14	14
platings	15	15
platinic	16	16
platinize	23	23
platinized	25	25
platinizes	24	24
platinizing	28	28
platinocyanide	26	26
platinocyanides	27	27
platinum	17	17
platinums	18	18
platitude	15	15
platitudes	16	16