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
morulation	16	16
morulations	17	17
moselle	12	12
moselles	13	13
mosslike	16	16
mostly	12	12
motel	9	9
motels	10	10
mothball	18	18
mothballed	21	21
mothballing	24	24
mothballs	19	19
motherland	18	18
motherlands	19	19
motherliness	19	19
motherly	16	16
mothlike	18	18
motile	10	10
motiles	11	11
motilities	14	14
motility	14	14
motional	13	13
motivational	21	21
motivationally	26	26
motiveless	18	18