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
mangold	15	15
mangolds	16	16
mangonel	16	16
mangonels	17	17
manhandle	18	18
manhandled	20	20
manhandles	19	19
manhandling	23	23
manhole	14	14
manholes	15	15
maniacal	16	16
maniacally	21	21
manically	20	20
manifestly	20	20
manifold	17	17
manifolded	20	20
manifolding	23	23
manifoldly	22	22
manifoldness	22	22
manifoldnesses	24	24
manifolds	18	18
manila	11	11
manilas	12	12
manilla	13	13
manillas	14	14