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
merls	9	9
meroblastic	21	21
meroblastically	29	29
merrily	13	13
mesally	14	14
mescal	13	13
mescalin	16	16
mescaline	17	17
mescalines	18	18
mescalins	17	17
mescals	14	14
mesclun	16	16
mescluns	17	17
mesdemoiselles	23	23
mesencephala	25	25
mesencephalic	29	29
mesencephalon	27	27
mesenchymal	26	26
mesial	10	10
mesially	15	15
mesmerically	25	25
mesnalties	15	15
mesnalty	15	15
mesocyclone	24	24
mesocyclones	25	25