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
mellotrons	16	16
mellow	14	14
mellowed	17	17
mellower	16	16
mellowest	17	17
mellowing	20	20
mellowly	19	19
mellowness	19	19
mellownesses	21	21
mellows	15	15
mells	10	10
melodeon	14	14
melodeons	15	15
melodia	12	12
melodias	13	13
melodic	15	15
melodica	16	16
melodically	23	23
melodicas	17	17
melodies	13	13
melodion	14	14
melodions	15	15
melodious	15	15
melodiously	20	20
melodiousness	20	20