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
pliskie	15	15
pliskies	16	16
plisky	16	16
plisse	10	10
plisses	11	11
plod	9	9
plodded	14	14
plodder	13	13
plodders	14	14
plodding	17	17
ploddingly	22	22
plods	10	10
ploidies	13	13
ploidy	13	13
plonk	14	14
plonked	17	17
plonker	16	16
plonkers	17	17
plonking	20	20
plonks	15	15
plop	11	11
plopped	18	18
plopping	21	21
plops	12	12
plosion	12	12