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
platyhelminthic	33	33
platyhelminths	29	29
platypi	16	16
platypus	18	18
platypuses	20	20
platyrrhine	20	20
platyrrhines	21	21
platys	12	12
plaudit	13	13
plaudits	14	14
plausibilities	23	23
plausibility	23	23
plausible	18	18
plausibleness	23	23
plausibly	20	20
plausive	17	17
play	10	10
playa	11	11
playabilities	23	23
playability	23	23
playable	18	18
playact	16	16
playacted	19	19
playacting	22	22
playacts	17	17