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
milkier	15	15
milkiest	16	16
milkily	18	18
milkiness	18	18
milkinesses	20	20
milking	18	18
milkless	17	17
milkmaid	20	20
milkmaids	21	21
milkman	19	19
milkmen	19	19
milks	13	13
milkshake	23	23
milkshakes	24	24
milkshed	19	19
milksheds	20	20
milksop	18	18
milksops	19	19
milkweed	20	20
milkweeds	21	21
milkwood	20	20
milkwoods	21	21
milkwort	19	19
milkworts	20	20
milky	15	15