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
militarist	14	14
militaristic	19	19
militarists	15	15
militarization	28	28
militarizations	29	29
militarize	23	23
militarized	25	25
militarizes	24	24
militarizing	28	28
military	14	14
militate	12	12
militated	14	14
militates	13	13
militating	17	17
militia	11	11
militiaman	18	18
militiamen	18	18
militias	12	12
milium	14	14
milk	12	12
milked	15	15
milker	14	14
milkers	15	15
milkfish	21	21
milkfishes	23	23