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
maximals	22	22
maxwell	22	22
maxwells	23	23
mayapple	20	20
mayapples	21	21
mayflies	17	17
mayflower	21	21
mayflowers	22	22
mayfly	17	17
mayoral	13	13
mayoralties	17	17
mayoralty	17	17
maypole	16	16
maypoles	17	17
mazedly	23	23
mazelike	25	25
mazeltov	25	25
mazily	21	21
meadowland	20	20
meadowlands	21	21
meadowlark	22	22
meadowlarks	23	23
meagerly	16	16
meagrely	16	16
meal	8	8