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
maul	9	9
mauled	12	12
mauler	11	11
maulers	12	12
mauling	15	15
maulings	16	16
mauls	10	10
maulstick	21	21
maulsticks	22	22
mausolea	13	13
mausoleum	18	18
mausoleums	19	19
mawkishly	24	24
maxilla	19	19
maxillae	20	20
maxillaries	23	23
maxillary	23	23
maxillas	20	20
maxilliped	26	26
maxillipeds	27	27
maxillofacial	32	32
maximal	21	21
maximalist	24	24
maximalists	25	25
maximally	26	26