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
metencephala	25	25
metencephalic	29	29
metencephalon	27	27
meteorically	22	22
meteoritical	19	19
meteoroidal	16	16
meteorologic	21	21
meteorological	24	24
meteorologies	19	19
meteorologist	19	19
meteorologists	20	20
meteorology	19	19
methacrylate	23	23
methacrylates	24	24
methanal	15	15
methanals	16	16
methanol	15	15
methanols	16	16
methaqualone	29	29
methaqualones	30	30
metheglin	18	18
metheglins	19	19
methemoglobin	28	28
methemoglobins	29	29
methicillin	22	22