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
mainly	13	13
mainsail	13	13
mainsails	14	14
maintainability	26	26
maintainable	21	21
maiolica	15	15
maiolicas	16	16
majestically	31	31
majlis	19	19
majlises	21	21
majolica	24	24
majolicas	25	25
majorly	22	22
majuscular	28	28
majuscule	27	27
majuscules	28	28
makable	18	18
makeable	19	19
malabsorption	24	24
malabsorptions	25	25
malacca	17	17
malaccas	18	18
malachite	18	18
malachites	19	19
malacological	27	27