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
misleaders	15	15
misleading	18	18
misleadingly	23	23
misleads	13	13
misleared	14	14
mislearn	13	13
mislearned	16	16
mislearning	19	19
mislearns	14	14
mislearnt	14	14
misled	11	11
mislie	10	10
mislies	11	11
mislight	16	16
mislighted	19	19
mislighting	22	22
mislights	17	17
mislike	15	15
misliked	17	17
misliker	16	16
mislikers	17	17
mislikes	16	16
misliking	20	20
mislit	10	10
mislive	15	15