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
milreis	11	11
mils	8	8
milt	8	8
milted	11	11
milter	10	10
milters	11	11
miltier	11	11
miltiest	12	12
milting	14	14
milts	9	9
milty	11	11
mimetically	24	24
mimical	17	17
mimulus	16	16
mimuluses	18	18
minable	15	15
mincingly	22	22
mindblower	22	22
mindblowers	23	23
mindedly	17	17
mindful	17	17
mindfully	22	22
mindfulness	22	22
mindfulnesses	24	24
mindless	14	14