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
malfunction	24	24
malfunctions	25	25
malgre	12	12
malic	12	12
malice	13	13
malices	14	14
malicious	17	17
maliciously	22	22
maliciousness	22	22
maliciousnesses	24	24
malign	13	13
malignance	21	21
malignances	22	22
malignancies	23	23
malignancy	23	23
malignant	17	17
malignantly	22	22
maligned	16	16
maligner	15	15
maligners	16	16
maligning	19	19
malignities	18	18
malignity	18	18
malignly	18	18
maligns	14	14