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
musicianly	21	21
musicological	27	27
musicologies	22	22
musicologist	22	22
musicologists	23	23
musicology	22	22
musingly	18	18
muskellunge	25	25
muskily	18	18
muskmelon	22	22
muskmelons	23	23
muslin	12	12
muslined	15	15
muslins	13	13
mussel	11	11
mussels	12	12
mussily	14	14
mustelid	14	14
mustelids	15	15
mustily	14	14
mutabilities	20	20
mutability	20	20
mutable	15	15
mutably	17	17
mutagenically	27	27