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
millibar	16	16
millibars	17	17
millicurie	19	19
millicuries	20	20
millidegree	19	19
millidegrees	20	20
millieme	16	16
milliemes	17	17
millier	12	12
milliers	13	13
milligal	16	16
milligals	17	17
milligauss	18	18
milligausses	20	20
milligram	19	19
milligrams	20	20
millihenries	20	20
millihenry	20	20
millilambert	24	24
millilamberts	25	25
milliliter	16	16
milliliters	17	17
milliluces	20	20
millilux	22	22
milliluxes	24	24