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
malefaction	22	22
malefactions	23	23
malefactor	20	20
malefactors	21	21
malefic	17	17
maleficence	25	25
maleficences	26	26
maleficent	21	21
malemiut	16	16
malemiuts	17	17
malemute	16	16
malemutes	17	17
maleness	13	13
malenesses	15	15
males	9	9
malevolence	24	24
malevolences	25	25
malevolent	20	20
malevolently	25	25
malfeasance	22	22
malfeasances	23	23
malfed	14	14
malformation	23	23
malformations	24	24
malformed	20	20