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
methylation	20	20
methylator	18	18
methylators	19	19
methylcellulose	30	30
methyldopa	22	22
methyldopas	23	23
methylene	18	18
methylenes	19	19
methylic	19	19
methylmercuries	30	30
methylmercury	30	30
methylphenidate	30	30
methyls	15	15
methylxanthine	33	33
methylxanthines	34	34
metical	14	14
meticals	15	15
meticulosities	22	22
meticulosity	22	22
meticulous	19	19
meticulously	24	24
meticulousness	24	24
metol	9	9
metols	10	10
metonymical	24	24