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
replicase	16	16
replicases	17	17
replicate	16	16
replicated	18	18
replicates	17	17
replicating	21	21
replication	19	19
replications	20	20
replicative	22	22
replicon	16	16
replicons	17	17
replied	12	12
replier	11	11
repliers	12	12
replies	11	11
replot	10	10
replots	11	11
replotted	14	14
replotting	17	17
replow	13	13
replowed	16	16
replowing	19	19
replows	14	14
replumb	18	18
replumbed	21	21