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
mislived	17	17
mislives	16	16
misliving	20	20
mislocate	16	16
mislocated	18	18
mislocates	17	17
mislocating	21	21
mislocation	19	19
mislocations	20	20
mislodge	15	15
mislodged	17	17
mislodges	16	16
mislodging	20	20
mislying	17	17
misologies	16	16
misology	16	16
misoprostol	18	18
misoprostols	19	19
misplace	18	18
misplaced	20	20
misplacement	26	26
misplacements	27	27
misplaces	19	19
misplacing	23	23
misplan	15	15