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
maltodextrin	25	25
maltodextrins	26	26
maltol	11	11
maltols	12	12
maltose	11	11
maltoses	12	12
maltreat	12	12
maltreated	15	15
maltreater	14	14
maltreaters	15	15
maltreating	18	18
maltreatment	20	20
maltreatments	21	21
maltreats	13	13
malts	9	9
maltster	12	12
maltsters	13	13
malty	11	11
malvasia	16	16
malvasias	17	17
malversation	21	21
malversations	22	22
malware	14	14
malwares	15	15
mamaliga	17	17