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
mailer	10	10
mailers	11	11
mailes	10	10
mailing	14	14
mailings	15	15
maill	10	10
mailless	13	13
maillot	12	12
maillots	13	13
maills	11	11
mailman	15	15
mailmen	15	15
mailroom	15	15
mailrooms	16	16
mails	9	9
mailshot	14	14
mailshots	15	15
mainland	15	15
mainlander	17	17
mainlanders	18	18
mainlands	16	16
mainline	14	14
mainlined	16	16
mainlines	15	15
mainlining	19	19