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
plowshares	19	19
ploy	10	10
ploye	11	11
ployed	13	13
ployes	12	12
ploying	16	16
ploys	11	11
pluck	17	17
plucked	20	20
plucker	19	19
pluckers	20	20
pluckier	20	20
pluckiest	21	21
pluckily	23	23
pluckiness	23	23
plucking	23	23
plucks	18	18
plucky	20	20
plug	11	11
plugged	17	17
plugger	16	16
pluggers	17	17
plugging	20	20
plughole	18	18
plugholes	19	19