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
massless	12	12
masterful	17	17
masterfully	22	22
masterfulness	22	22
masterliness	17	17
masterly	14	14
mastless	12	12
mastlike	16	16
matambala	19	19
matchable	21	21
matchless	18	18
matchlessly	23	23
matchlock	25	25
matchlocks	26	26
mateless	12	12
matelot	11	11
matelote	12	12
matelotes	13	13
matelots	12	12
materfamilias	23	23
materfamiliases	25	25
material	12	12
materialise	15	15
materialised	17	17
materialises	16	16