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
mealie	10	10
mealier	11	11
mealies	11	11
mealiest	12	12
mealless	13	13
meals	9	9
mealtime	15	15
mealtimes	16	16
mealworm	18	18
mealworms	19	19
mealy	11	11
mealybug	20	20
mealybugs	21	21
mealymouthed	25	25
meaningful	22	22
meaningfully	27	27
meaningfulness	27	27
meaningless	19	19
meaninglessly	24	24
meaninglessness	24	24
meaningly	19	19
meanly	13	13
meanwhile	19	19
meanwhiles	20	20
measle	10	10