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
motivelessly	23	23
motley	12	12
motleyer	14	14
motleyest	15	15
motleys	13	13
motlier	11	11
motliest	12	12
motoneuronal	19	19
motorcycle	22	22
motorcycled	24	24
motorcycles	23	23
motorcycling	27	27
motorcyclist	24	24
motorcyclists	25	25
motorically	21	21
motorless	13	13
mottle	10	10
mottled	12	12
mottler	11	11
mottlers	12	12
mottles	11	11
mottling	15	15
mottlings	16	16
moufflon	20	20
moufflons	21	21