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
mercifulness	24	24
merciless	16	16
mercilessly	21	21
mercilessness	21	21
mercurial	17	17
mercurially	22	22
mercurialness	22	22
mercurials	18	18
merely	12	12
meretriciously	24	24
meridional	16	16
meridionally	21	21
meridionals	17	17
meristically	22	22
meritless	13	13
meritoriously	20	20
merl	8	8
merle	9	9
merles	10	10
merlin	11	11
merlins	12	12
merlon	11	11
merlons	12	12
merlot	10	10
merlots	11	11