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
millennials	19	19
millennium	21	21
millenniums	22	22
milleped	17	17
millepeds	18	18
miller	11	11
millerite	14	14
millerites	15	15
millers	12	12
milles	11	11
millesimal	19	19
millesimally	24	24
millesimals	20	20
millet	11	11
millets	12	12
milliamp	19	19
milliampere	22	22
milliamperes	23	23
milliamps	20	20
milliard	14	14
milliards	15	15
milliare	13	13
milliares	14	14
milliaries	15	15
milliary	15	15