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
martensitically	26	26
martial	11	11
martially	16	16
martingale	17	17
martingales	18	18
martlet	11	11
martlets	12	12
martyrly	16	16
martyrologies	21	21
martyrologist	21	21
martyrologists	22	22
martyrology	21	21
marvel	14	14
marveled	17	17
marveler	16	16
marvelers	17	17
marveling	20	20
marvelled	19	19
marvelling	22	22
marvellous	20	20
marvellously	25	25
marvelous	18	18
marvelously	23	23
marvelousness	23	23
marvels	15	15