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
mildews	15	15
mildewy	17	17
milding	15	15
mildish	14	14
mildly	14	14
mildness	14	14
mildnesses	16	16
milds	10	10
mile	8	8
mileage	13	13
mileages	14	14
milepost	15	15
mileposts	16	16
miler	9	9
milers	10	10
miles	9	9
milesian	13	13
milesimo	15	15
milesimos	16	16
milestone	14	14
milestones	15	15
milfoil	15	15
milfoils	16	16
milia	9	9
miliaria	12	12