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
madrigalist	18	18
madrigalists	19	19
madrigals	16	16
madrilene	15	15
madrilenes	16	16
maelstrom	16	16
maelstroms	17	17
magalog	15	15
magalogs	16	16
magdalen	16	16
magdalene	17	17
magdalenes	18	18
magdalens	17	17
magical	16	16
magically	21	21
magilp	15	15
magilps	16	16
magisterial	17	17
magisterially	22	22
magistral	15	15
magistrally	20	20
magistratical	22	22
maglev	16	16
maglevs	17	17
magnanimously	27	27