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
microcephalies	29	29
microcephaly	29	29
microclimate	25	25
microclimates	26	26
microclimatic	29	29
microcline	21	21
microclines	22	22
micrococcal	27	27
microcontroller	27	27
microcosmically	34	34
microcrystal	24	24
microcrystals	25	25
microcultural	26	26
microculture	24	24
microcultures	25	25
microelectrode	25	25
microelectrodes	26	26
microelectronic	29	29
microelement	23	23
microelements	24	24
microevolution	27	27
microevolutions	28	28
microfaunal	23	23
microfibril	24	24
microfibrillar	28	28