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
metabolically	27	27
metabolism	20	20
metabolisms	21	21
metabolite	17	17
metabolites	18	18
metabolizable	33	33
metabolize	26	26
metabolized	28	28
metabolizes	27	27
metabolizing	31	31
metacarpal	20	20
metacarpals	21	21
metacercarial	23	23
metaethical	20	20
metafictional	24	24
metagalactic	24	24
metagalaxies	25	25
metagalaxy	25	25
metal	9	9
metalanguage	22	22
metalanguages	23	23
metaldehyde	21	21
metaldehydes	22	22
metaled	12	12
metalhead	16	16