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
microfibrils	25	25
microfilament	27	27
microfilaments	28	28
microfilaria	22	22
microfilarial	24	24
microfilarias	23	23
microfilm	22	22
microfilmable	30	30
microfilmed	25	25
microfilmer	24	24
microfilmers	25	25
microfilming	28	28
microfilms	23	23
microflora	20	20
microflorae	21	21
microfloral	22	22
microfloras	21	21
microfossil	21	21
microfossils	22	22
microliter	17	17
microliters	18	18
microlith	18	18
microlithic	23	23
microliths	19	19
microloan	17	17