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
malihini	15	15
malihinis	16	16
maline	11	11
malines	12	12
malinger	15	15
malingered	18	18
malingerer	17	17
malingerers	18	18
malingering	21	21
malingers	16	16
malison	12	12
malisons	13	13
malkin	15	15
malkins	16	16
mall	9	9
mallard	13	13
mallards	14	14
malleabilities	23	23
malleability	23	23
malleable	18	18
malled	12	12
mallee	11	11
mallees	12	12
mallei	11	11
malleoli	14	14