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
melanists	14	14
melanite	13	13
melanites	14	14
melanitic	17	17
melanization	27	27
melanizations	28	28
melanize	22	22
melanized	24	24
melanizes	23	23
melanizing	27	27
melanoblast	20	20
melanoblasts	21	21
melanocyte	20	20
melanocytes	21	21
melanogenesis	21	21
melanoid	14	14
melanoids	15	15
melanoma	16	16
melanomas	17	17
melanomata	18	18
melanophore	21	21
melanophores	22	22
melanosome	18	18
melanosomes	19	19
melanotic	17	17