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
meddling	17	17
medflies	16	16
medfly	16	16
mediaeval	18	18
mediaevals	19	19
medial	11	11
medially	16	16
medials	12	12
medianly	16	16
mediastinal	17	17
mediately	16	16
mediational	17	17
medicable	20	20
medical	15	15
medicalization	32	32
medicalizations	33	33
medicalize	27	27
medicalized	29	29
medicalizes	28	28
medicalizing	32	32
medically	20	20
medicals	16	16
medicinable	23	23
medicinal	18	18
medicinally	23	23