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
mucoidal	17	17
mucolytic	22	22
mucosal	15	15
muddily	16	16
muddle	13	13
muddled	15	15
muddleheaded	23	23
muddleheadedly	28	28
muddler	14	14
muddlers	15	15
muddles	14	14
muddling	18	18
muddly	15	15
mudflap	19	19
mudflaps	20	20
mudflat	16	16
mudflats	17	17
mudflow	19	19
mudflows	20	20
mudhole	15	15
mudholes	16	16
mudlark	17	17
mudlarks	18	18
mudsill	14	14
mudsills	15	15