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
moldier	12	12
moldiest	13	13
moldiness	15	15
moldinesses	17	17
molding	15	15
moldings	16	16
molds	10	10
moldwarp	19	19
moldwarps	20	20
moldy	12	12
mole	8	8
molecular	18	18
molecularly	23	23
molecule	17	17
molecules	18	18
molehill	16	16
molehills	17	17
moles	9	9
moleskin	17	17
moleskins	18	18
molest	10	10
molestation	16	16
molestations	17	17
molested	13	13
molester	12	12