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
mudslide	15	15
mudslides	16	16
mudsling	17	17
mudslinger	19	19
mudslingers	20	20
mudslinging	23	23
mudslings	18	18
mudslung	18	18
muesli	11	11
mueslis	12	12
muffaletta	21	21
muffalettas	22	22
muffle	17	17
muffled	19	19
muffler	18	18
mufflered	21	21
mufflers	19	19
muffles	18	18
muffling	22	22
muffuletta	22	22
muffulettas	23	23
mugful	17	17
mugfuls	18	18
muggily	18	18
mughal	15	15