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
plummiest	20	20
plummy	19	19
plumose	15	15
plump	16	16
plumped	19	19
plumpen	19	19
plumpened	22	22
plumpening	25	25
plumpens	20	20
plumper	18	18
plumpers	19	19
plumpest	19	19
plumpier	19	19
plumpiest	20	20
plumping	22	22
plumpish	21	21
plumply	21	21
plumpness	21	21
plumpnesses	23	23
plumps	17	17
plumpy	19	19
plums	13	13
plumular	18	18
plumule	17	17
plumules	18	18