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
mulligan	17	17
mulligans	18	18
mulligatawnies	26	26
mulligatawny	26	26
mulling	16	16
mullion	14	14
mullioned	17	17
mullioning	20	20
mullions	15	15
mullite	13	13
mullites	14	14
mullock	20	20
mullocks	21	21
mullocky	23	23
mulloway	19	19
mulloways	20	20
mulls	11	11
multiage	15	15
multiagency	24	24
multiarmed	19	19
multiatom	17	17
multiauthor	19	19
multiauthored	22	22
multiaxial	23	23
multiband	19	19