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
plutoniums	20	20
plutons	13	13
pluvial	17	17
pluvials	18	18
pluvian	17	17
pluviose	17	17
pluvious	18	18
ply	9	9
plyer	11	11
plyers	12	12
plying	15	15
plyingly	20	20
plyometric	22	22
plyometrics	23	23
plywood	17	17
plywoods	18	18
pneumatically	28	28
pneumatologies	25	25
pneumatology	25	25
pneumatolytic	27	27
pneumococcal	30	30
poblano	15	15
poblanos	16	16
pocketable	24	24
pocketful	24	24