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
masala	10	10
masalas	11	11
masculine	18	18
masculinely	23	23
masculines	19	19
masculinise	20	20
masculinised	22	22
masculinises	21	21
masculinising	25	25
masculinist	20	20
masculinists	21	21
masculinities	22	22
masculinity	22	22
masculinization	34	34
masculinize	29	29
masculinized	31	31
masculinizes	30	30
masculinizing	34	34
maskable	19	19
masklike	20	20
masochistically	30	30
masscult	16	16
masscults	17	17
massedly	15	15
massively	19	19