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
malolactic	21	21
malonate	13	13
malonates	14	14
maloti	10	10
malposed	16	16
malposition	19	19
malpositions	20	20
malpractice	24	24
malpractices	25	25
malpractitioner	26	26
malt	8	8
maltase	11	11
maltases	12	12
malted	11	11
malteds	12	12
maltha	12	12
malthas	13	13
maltier	11	11
maltiest	12	12
malting	14	14
maltings	15	15
maltipoo	15	15
maltipoos	16	16
maltman	15	15
maltmen	15	15