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
millpond	18	18
millponds	19	19
millrace	16	16
millraces	17	17
millrun	14	14
millruns	15	15
mills	10	10
millstone	15	15
millstones	16	16
millstream	18	18
millstreams	19	19
millwork	20	20
millworks	21	21
millwright	22	22
millwrights	23	23
milneb	14	14
milnebs	15	15
milo	8	8
milord	11	11
milords	12	12
milos	9	9
milpa	12	12
milpas	13	13
milquetoast	25	25
milquetoasts	26	26