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
manille	13	13
manilles	14	14
maniple	15	15
maniples	16	16
manipulability	29	29
manipulable	24	24
manipular	18	18
manipulatable	26	26
manipulate	19	19
manipulated	21	21
manipulates	20	20
manipulating	24	24
manipulation	22	22
manipulations	23	23
manipulative	25	25
manipulatively	30	30
manipulatives	26	26
manipulator	20	20
manipulators	21	21
manipulatory	23	23
manless	12	12
manlier	12	12
manliest	13	13
manlike	16	16
manlily	15	15