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
metallizing	28	28
metallographer	26	26
metallographers	27	27
metallographic	29	29
metallography	27	27
metalloid	15	15
metalloidal	18	18
metalloids	16	16
metallophone	23	23
metallophones	24	24
metallurgical	25	25
metallurgically	30	30
metallurgies	20	20
metallurgist	20	20
metallurgists	21	21
metallurgy	20	20
metalmark	20	20
metalmarks	21	21
metals	10	10
metalsmith	19	19
metalsmiths	20	20
metalware	16	16
metalwares	17	17
metalwork	20	20
metalworker	22	22