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
microvilli	22	22
microvillous	25	25
microvillus	24	24
microvolt	20	20
microvolts	21	21
microwavable	29	29
microwaveable	30	30
microworld	21	21
microworlds	22	22
midcult	16	16
midcults	17	17
middle	12	12
middlebrow	22	22
middlebrows	23	23
middled	14	14
middleman	19	19
middlemen	19	19
middler	13	13
middlers	14	14
middles	13	13
middleweight	25	25
middleweights	26	26
middling	17	17
middlingly	22	22
middlings	18	18