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
molesters	13	13
molesting	16	16
molests	11	11
molies	10	10
moline	11	11
moll	9	9
mollah	13	13
mollahs	14	14
mollie	11	11
mollies	12	12
mollification	25	25
mollifications	26	26
mollified	18	18
mollifies	17	17
mollify	17	17
mollifying	23	23
molls	10	10
mollusc	16	16
mollusca	17	17
molluscan	19	19
molluscicidal	27	27
molluscicide	25	25
molluscs	17	17
mollusk	17	17
molluskan	20	20