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
megalopses	19	19
megamall	18	18
megamalls	19	19
megapixel	25	25
megapixels	26	26
megaplex	24	24
megaplexes	26	26
megascopically	32	32
megasporophyll	31	31
megasporophylls	32	32
megavolt	18	18
megavolts	19	19
megilla	14	14
megillah	17	17
megillahs	18	18
megillas	15	15
megilp	15	15
megilph	18	18
megilphs	19	19
megilps	16	16
meikle	14	14
meiotically	21	21
mel	7	7
melaena	12	12
melaenas	13	13