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
manliness	15	15
manlinesses	17	17
manly	12	12
mannerless	16	16
mannerliness	19	19
mannerly	16	16
mannishly	19	19
mannitol	14	14
mannitols	15	15
manometrically	28	28
manorial	13	13
manorialism	19	19
manslaughter	22	22
manslaughters	23	23
manslayer	16	16
manslayers	17	17
mantel	11	11
mantelet	13	13
mantelets	14	14
mantelpiece	22	22
mantelpieces	23	23
mantels	12	12
mantelshelf	22	22
mantelshelves	25	25
mantilla	14	14