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
ploughed	18	18
plougher	17	17
ploughers	18	18
ploughing	21	21
ploughs	16	16
plover	14	14
plovers	15	15
plow	11	11
plowable	19	19
plowback	25	25
plowbacks	26	26
plowboy	19	19
plowboys	20	20
plowed	14	14
plower	13	13
plowers	14	14
plowhead	18	18
plowheads	19	19
plowing	17	17
plowland	18	18
plowlands	19	19
plowman	18	18
plowmen	18	18
plows	12	12
plowshare	18	18