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
marriageability	26	26
marriageable	21	21
marsala	11	11
marsalas	12	12
marshal	13	13
marshalcies	20	20
marshalcy	20	20
marshaled	16	16
marshaling	19	19
marshall	15	15
marshalled	18	18
marshalling	21	21
marshalls	16	16
marshals	14	14
marshalship	22	22
marshalships	23	23
marshland	17	17
marshlands	18	18
marshmallow	24	24
marshmallows	25	25
marshmallowy	27	27
marsupial	17	17
marsupials	18	18
martello	13	13
martellos	14	14