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
malacologist	22	22
malacologists	23	23
malacostracan	24	24
malacostracans	25	25
maladaptation	22	22
maladaptations	23	23
maladapted	19	19
maladaptive	23	23
maladies	13	13
maladjusted	27	27
maladjustive	31	31
maladjustment	32	32
maladjustments	33	33
maladminister	22	22
maladministered	25	25
maladministers	23	23
maladroit	14	14
maladroitly	19	19
maladroitness	19	19
maladroitnesses	21	21
malady	13	13
malaguena	17	17
malaguenas	18	18
malaise	11	11
malaises	12	12