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
plosions	13	13
plosive	15	15
plosives	16	16
plot	8	8
plotless	13	13
plotlessness	18	18
plotline	14	14
plotlines	15	15
plots	9	9
plottage	14	14
plottages	15	15
plotted	12	12
plotter	11	11
plotters	12	12
plottier	12	12
plotties	12	12
plottiest	13	13
plottiness	15	15
plotting	15	15
plotty	12	12
plotz	18	18
plotzed	21	21
plotzes	20	20
plotzing	24	24
plough	15	15