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
mamaligas	18	18
mameluke	20	20
mamelukes	21	21
mamilla	15	15
mamillae	16	16
mamillary	19	19
mamluk	18	18
mamluks	19	19
mammal	16	16
mammalian	20	20
mammalians	21	21
mammalogies	23	23
mammalogist	23	23
mammalogists	24	24
mammalogy	23	23
mammals	17	17
mammilla	19	19
mammillae	20	20
mammillary	23	23
mammillated	23	23
manacle	15	15
manacled	17	17
manacles	16	16
manacling	20	20
manageabilities	25	25