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
medicinals	19	19
medicolegal	22	22
medieval	17	17
medievalism	23	23
medievalisms	24	24
medievalist	20	20
medievalists	21	21
medievally	22	22
medievals	18	18
meditatively	23	23
medlar	11	11
medlars	12	12
medley	13	13
medleys	14	14
medulla	14	14
medullae	15	15
medullar	15	15
medullary	18	18
medullas	15	15
medullated	18	18
medulloblastoma	29	29
medusal	13	13
meekly	16	16
meetly	12	12
mefloquine	28	28