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
marble	13	13
marbled	15	15
marbleise	16	16
marbleised	18	18
marbleises	17	17
marbleising	21	21
marbleize	25	25
marbleized	27	27
marbleizes	26	26
marbleizing	30	30
marbler	14	14
marblers	15	15
marbles	14	14
marblier	15	15
marbliest	16	16
marbling	18	18
marblings	19	19
marbly	15	15
marcel	13	13
marcelled	18	18
marcelling	21	21
marcels	14	14
marginal	15	15
marginalia	17	17
marginalities	20	20