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
pleasers	12	12
pleases	11	11
pleasing	15	15
pleasingly	20	20
pleasingness	20	20
pleasurability	25	25
pleasurable	20	20
pleasurableness	25	25
pleasurably	22	22
pleasure	13	13
pleasured	15	15
pleasureless	18	18
pleasures	14	14
pleasuring	18	18
pleat	9	9
pleated	12	12
pleater	11	11
pleaters	12	12
pleather	14	14
pleathers	15	15
pleating	15	15
pleatings	16	16
pleatless	14	14
pleats	10	10
pleb	11	11