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
melanous	14	14
melatonin	15	15
melatonins	16	16
meld	9	9
melded	12	12
melder	11	11
melders	12	12
melding	15	15
melds	10	10
melee	9	9
melees	10	10
melena	11	11
melenas	12	12
melic	12	12
melilite	13	13
melilites	14	14
melilot	12	12
melilots	13	13
melinite	13	13
melinites	14	14
meliorate	13	13
meliorated	15	15
meliorates	14	14
meliorating	18	18
melioration	16	16