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
minipill	17	17
minipills	18	18
minischool	20	20
minischools	21	21
miniscule	18	18
miniscules	19	19
ministerial	16	16
ministerially	21	21
minneola	14	14
minneolas	15	15
minoxidil	22	22
minoxidils	23	23
minstrel	13	13
minstrels	14	14
minstrelsies	17	17
minstrelsy	17	17
minuscule	19	19
minuscules	20	20
minutely	16	16
minutial	14	14
miquelet	22	22
miquelets	23	23
miracidial	18	18
miracle	14	14
miracles	15	15