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
mantillas	15	15
mantle	11	11
mantled	13	13
mantles	12	12
mantlet	12	12
mantlets	13	13
mantling	16	16
mantlings	17	17
manual	12	12
manually	17	17
manuals	13	13
manufacturable	30	30
manurial	14	14
manyfold	19	19
maple	12	12
maples	13	13
mapless	14	14
maplike	18	18
mappable	21	21
maquila	21	21
maquiladora	26	26
maquiladoras	27	27
maquilas	22	22
maquillage	27	27
maquillages	28	28