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
metoprolol	18	18
metoprolols	19	19
metrazol	21	21
metrazols	22	22
metrical	15	15
metrically	20	20
metrological	22	22
metrologies	17	17
metrologist	17	17
metrologists	18	18
metrology	17	17
metronidazole	28	28
metronidazoles	29	29
metronomical	23	23
metronomically	28	28
metropolis	17	17
metropolises	19	19
metropolitan	20	20
metropolitans	21	21
metrosexual	23	23
metrosexuality	28	28
metrosexuals	24	24
mettle	10	10
mettled	12	12
mettles	11	11