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
middorsal	15	15
midfield	17	17
midfielder	19	19
midfielders	20	20
midfields	18	18
midland	14	14
midlands	15	15
midlatitude	18	18
midlatitudes	19	19
midleg	13	13
midlegs	14	14
midlife	15	15
midlifer	16	16
midlifers	17	17
midline	13	13
midlines	14	14
midlist	12	12
midlists	13	13
midlives	17	17
midnightly	22	22
midsagittal	18	18
midsole	12	12
midsoles	13	13
midweekly	23	23
miggle	14	14