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
metalheads	17	17
metaling	15	15
metalinguistic	25	25
metalinguistics	26	26
metalise	12	12
metalised	14	14
metalises	13	13
metalising	17	17
metalist	12	12
metalists	13	13
metalize	21	21
metalized	23	23
metalizes	22	22
metalizing	26	26
metalled	14	14
metallic	16	16
metallically	24	24
metallics	17	17
metalliferous	22	22
metalling	17	17
metallization	28	28
metallizations	29	29
metallize	23	23
metallized	25	25
metallizes	24	24