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
melaleuca	18	18
melaleucas	19	19
melamdim	19	19
melamed	15	15
melamine	16	16
melamines	17	17
melancholia	22	22
melancholiac	26	26
melancholiacs	27	27
melancholias	23	23
melancholic	25	25
melancholics	26	26
melancholies	23	23
melancholy	23	23
melange	14	14
melanges	15	15
melanian	14	14
melanic	15	15
melanics	16	16
melanin	13	13
melanins	14	14
melanism	16	16
melanisms	17	17
melanist	13	13
melanistic	18	18