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
mishandles	18	18
mishandling	22	22
miskal	14	14
miskals	15	15
misknowledge	27	27
misknowledges	28	28
mislabel	16	16
mislabeled	19	19
mislabeling	22	22
mislabelled	21	21
mislabelling	24	24
mislabels	17	17
mislabor	15	15
mislabored	18	18
mislaboring	21	21
mislabors	16	16
mislaid	12	12
mislain	12	12
mislay	12	12
mislayer	14	14
mislayers	15	15
mislaying	18	18
mislays	13	13
mislead	12	12
misleader	14	14