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
millionaires	18	18
millionairess	19	19
millionairesses	21	21
millionfold	22	22
millions	14	14
millionth	17	17
millionths	18	18
milliosmol	19	19
milliosmols	20	20
milliped	17	17
millipede	18	18
millipedes	19	19
millipeds	18	18
milliradian	18	18
milliradians	19	19
millirem	16	16
millirems	17	17
milliroentgen	22	22
milliroentgens	23	23
millisecond	21	21
milliseconds	22	22
millivolt	19	19
millivolts	20	20
milliwatt	17	17
milliwatts	18	18