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
plethysmograms	30	30
plethysmography	35	35
pleura	11	11
pleurae	12	12
pleural	13	13
pleuras	12	12
pleurisies	15	15
pleurisy	15	15
pleuritic	17	17
pleuron	13	13
pleuropneumonia	29	29
pleuston	14	14
pleustonic	19	19
pleustons	15	15
plew	11	11
plews	12	12
plex	15	15
plexal	18	18
plexes	17	17
plexiform	26	26
plexiglass	24	24
plexor	17	17
plexors	18	18
plexus	18	18
plexuses	20	20