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
mineralogies	19	19
mineralogist	19	19
mineralogists	20	20
mineralogy	19	19
minerals	13	13
mingily	16	16
mingle	13	13
mingled	15	15
mingler	14	14
minglers	15	15
mingles	14	14
mingling	18	18
minigolf	18	18
minigolfs	19	19
minilab	15	15
minilabs	16	16
minimal	15	15
minimalism	21	21
minimalisms	22	22
minimalist	18	18
minimalists	19	19
minimally	20	20
minimals	16	16
minimill	17	17
minimills	18	18