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
murderously	20	20
murkily	18	18
murkly	17	17
murmurously	23	23
murrelet	13	13
murrelets	14	14
muscadel	17	17
muscadels	18	18
muscatel	16	16
muscatels	17	17
muscle	14	14
muscled	16	16
muscleman	21	21
musclemen	21	21
muscles	15	15
musclier	16	16
muscliest	17	17
muscling	19	19
muscly	16	16
muscular	17	17
muscularities	22	22
muscularity	22	22
muscularly	22	22
musculature	21	21
musculatures	22	22