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
plumbs	17	17
plumbum	22	22
plumbums	23	23
plume	13	13
plumed	15	15
plumelet	17	17
plumelets	18	18
plumeria	16	16
plumerias	17	17
plumeries	17	17
plumery	17	17
plumes	14	14
plumier	15	15
plumiest	16	16
pluming	18	18
plumiped	20	20
plumipeds	21	21
plumlike	21	21
plummer	18	18
plummest	19	19
plummet	18	18
plummeted	21	21
plummeting	24	24
plummets	19	19
plummier	19	19