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
mallet	11	11
mallets	12	12
malleus	13	13
malling	15	15
mallings	16	16
mallow	14	14
mallows	15	15
malls	10	10
malm	11	11
malmier	14	14
malmiest	15	15
malms	12	12
malmsey	16	16
malmseys	17	17
malmy	14	14
malnourished	21	21
malnutrition	19	19
malnutritions	20	20
malocclusion	25	25
malocclusions	26	26
malodor	12	12
malodorous	16	16
malodorously	21	21
malodorousness	21	21
malodors	13	13