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
platitudinal	20	20
platitudinarian	23	23
platitudinize	29	29
platitudinized	31	31
platitudinizes	30	30
platitudinizing	34	34
platitudinous	21	21
platitudinously	26	26
platonic	16	16
platonically	24	24
platoon	12	12
platooned	15	15
platooning	18	18
platoons	13	13
plats	9	9
platted	12	12
platter	11	11
platterful	19	19
platterfuls	20	20
platters	12	12
platting	15	15
platy	11	11
platyfish	20	20
platyfishes	22	22
platyhelminth	28	28