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
pliabilities	20	20
pliability	20	20
pliable	15	15
pliableness	20	20
pliably	17	17
pliancies	17	17
pliancy	17	17
pliant	11	11
pliantly	16	16
pliantness	16	16
plica	12	12
plicae	13	13
plical	14	14
plicas	13	13
plicate	14	14
plicated	16	16
plication	17	17
plications	18	18
plie	8	8
plied	10	10
plier	9	9
pliers	10	10
plies	9	9
plight	14	14
plighted	17	17