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
malarkeys	19	19
malarkies	17	17
malarky	17	17
malaroma	15	15
malaromas	16	16
malars	10	10
malate	10	10
malates	11	11
malathion	16	16
malathions	17	17
malcontent	19	19
malcontented	22	22
malcontentedly	27	27
malcontents	20	20
maldistribution	25	25
male	8	8
maleate	11	11
maleates	12	12
maledict	16	16
maledicted	19	19
maledicting	22	22
malediction	20	20
maledictions	21	21
maledictory	21	21
maledicts	17	17