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
playfulnesses	25	25
playgirl	17	17
playgirls	18	18
playgoer	16	16
playgoers	17	17
playground	21	21
playgrounds	22	22
playgroup	21	21
playgroups	22	22
playhouse	18	18
playhouses	19	19
playing	16	16
playland	17	17
playlands	18	18
playless	15	15
playlet	14	14
playlets	15	15
playlike	19	19
playlist	15	15
playlists	16	16
playmaker	22	22
playmakers	23	23
playmaking	26	26
playmate	17	17
playmates	18	18