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
matildas	13	13
matinal	12	12
matless	11	11
matriarchal	20	20
matricidal	18	18
matriculant	20	20
matriculants	21	21
matriculate	19	19
matriculated	21	21
matriculates	20	20
matriculating	24	24
matriculation	22	22
matriculations	23	23
matrilineal	17	17
matrilineally	22	22
matrimonial	19	19
matrimonially	24	24
matronal	13	13
matronly	15	15
mattedly	15	15
maturational	18	18
maturely	15	15
matutinal	15	15
matutinally	20	20
maudlin	14	14