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
plumy	15	15
plunder	14	14
plundered	17	17
plunderer	16	16
plunderers	17	17
plundering	20	20
plunderous	18	18
plunders	15	15
plunge	14	14
plunged	16	16
plunger	15	15
plungers	16	16
plunges	15	15
plunging	19	19
plunk	15	15
plunked	18	18
plunker	17	17
plunkers	18	18
plunkier	18	18
plunkiest	19	19
plunking	21	21
plunks	16	16
plunky	18	18
pluot	10	10
pluots	11	11