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
pleaches	17	17
pleaching	21	21
plead	10	10
pleadable	18	18
pleaded	13	13
pleader	12	12
pleaders	13	13
pleading	16	16
pleadingly	21	21
pleadings	17	17
pleads	11	11
pleas	9	9
pleasance	17	17
pleasances	18	18
pleasant	13	13
pleasanter	15	15
pleasantest	16	16
pleasantly	18	18
pleasantness	18	18
pleasantnesses	20	20
pleasantries	17	17
pleasantry	17	17
please	10	10
pleased	12	12
pleaser	11	11