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
pledger	14	14
pledgers	15	15
pledges	14	14
pledget	14	14
pledgets	15	15
pledging	18	18
pledgor	14	14
pledgors	15	15
pleiad	11	11
pleiades	13	13
pleiads	12	12
pleinairism	19	19
pleinairist	16	16
pleinairists	17	17
pleiotropic	21	21
pleiotropies	19	19
pleiotropy	19	19
plena	10	10
plenaries	14	14
plenary	14	14
plench	16	16
plenches	18	18
plenipotent	20	20
plenipotentiary	26	26
plenish	14	14