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
plighter	16	16
plighters	17	17
plighting	20	20
plights	15	15
plimsol	15	15
plimsole	16	16
plimsoles	17	17
plimsoll	17	17
plimsolls	18	18
plimsols	16	16
plink	14	14
plinked	17	17
plinker	16	16
plinkers	17	17
plinkier	17	17
plinkiest	18	18
plinking	20	20
plinks	15	15
plinky	17	17
plinth	13	13
plinths	14	14
pliofilm	19	19
pliofilms	20	20
pliotron	13	13
pliotrons	14	14