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
mensural	14	14
mental	11	11
mentalism	17	17
mentalisms	18	18
mentalist	14	14
mentalistic	19	19
mentalists	15	15
mentalities	16	16
mentality	16	16
mentally	16	16
menthol	14	14
mentholated	19	19
menthols	15	15
mentionable	20	20
mercantile	18	18
mercantilism	23	23
mercantilisms	24	24
mercantilist	20	20
mercantilistic	25	25
mercantilists	21	21
mercenarily	21	21
merchantability	30	30
merchantable	25	25
merciful	19	19
mercifully	24	24