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
measled	12	12
measles	11	11
measlier	12	12
measliest	13	13
measly	12	12
measurabilities	23	23
measurability	23	23
measurable	18	18
measurably	20	20
measuredly	18	18
measureless	16	16
meatal	10	10
meatball	16	16
meatballs	17	17
meatily	13	13
meatless	12	12
meatloaf	15	15
meatloaves	18	18
mecamylamine	28	28
mecamylamines	29	29
mechanical	23	23
mechanically	28	28
mechanicals	24	24
mechanistically	31	31
mechanizable	34	34