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
plebe	12	12
plebeian	16	16
plebeianism	22	22
plebeianisms	23	23
plebeianly	21	21
plebeians	17	17
plebes	13	13
plebiscitary	24	24
plebiscite	20	20
plebiscites	21	21
plebs	12	12
plecopteran	22	22
plecopterans	23	23
plectra	14	14
plectron	16	16
plectrons	17	17
plectrum	19	19
plectrums	20	20
pled	9	9
pledge	13	13
pledged	15	15
pledgee	14	14
pledgees	15	15
pledgeor	15	15
pledgeors	16	16