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
mooleys	13	13
mools	9	9
mooncalf	19	19
mooncalves	22	22
moonflower	21	21
moonflowers	22	22
moonily	14	14
moonishly	18	18
moonless	13	13
moonlet	12	12
moonlets	13	13
moonlight	18	18
moonlighted	21	21
moonlighter	20	20
moonlighters	21	21
moonlighting	24	24
moonlights	19	19
moonlike	17	17
moonlit	12	12
moonsail	13	13
moonsails	14	14
moonwalk	20	20
moonwalked	23	23
moonwalking	26	26
moonwalks	21	21