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
memorizable	30	30
menacingly	23	23
menarcheal	20	20
mendable	17	17
mendaciously	24	24
mendelevium	25	25
menfolk	19	19
menfolks	20	20
menial	11	11
menially	16	16
menials	12	12
meningeal	17	17
meningococcal	30	30
meniscal	16	16
menologies	17	17
menology	17	17
menopausal	19	19
mensal	11	11
menseful	17	17
menseless	14	14
menstrual	15	15
menstrually	20	20
mensurabilities	24	24
mensurability	24	24
mensurable	19	19