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
plushes	14	14
plushest	15	15
plushier	15	15
plushiest	16	16
plushily	18	18
plushiness	18	18
plushly	17	17
plushness	17	17
plushnesses	19	19
plushy	15	15
plussage	15	15
plussages	16	16
plusses	12	12
plutei	11	11
pluteus	13	13
plutocracies	23	23
plutocracy	23	23
plutocrat	17	17
plutocratic	22	22
plutocratically	30	30
plutocrats	18	18
pluton	12	12
plutonian	16	16
plutonic	17	17
plutonium	19	19