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
mechanochemical	36	36
meclizine	26	26
meclizines	27	27
medaillon	16	16
medaillons	17	17
medal	10	10
medaled	13	13
medaling	16	16
medalist	13	13
medalists	14	14
medalled	15	15
medallic	17	17
medalling	18	18
medallion	16	16
medallions	17	17
medallist	15	15
medallists	16	16
medals	11	11
meddle	12	12
meddled	14	14
meddler	13	13
meddlers	14	14
meddles	13	13
meddlesome	19	19
meddlesomeness	24	24