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
miscalculate	24	24
miscalculated	26	26
miscalculates	25	25
miscalculating	29	29
miscalculation	27	27
miscalculations	28	28
miscall	15	15
miscalled	18	18
miscalling	21	21
miscalls	16	16
miscatalog	19	19
miscataloged	22	22
miscataloging	25	25
miscatalogs	20	20
miscegenational	26	26
miscellanea	20	20
miscellaneous	23	23
miscellaneously	28	28
miscellanies	21	21
miscellany	21	21
mischannel	21	21
mischanneled	24	24
mischanneling	27	27
mischannelled	26	26
mischannelling	29	29