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
misplanned	20	20
misplanning	23	23
misplans	16	16
misplant	16	16
misplanted	19	19
misplanting	22	22
misplants	17	17
misplay	16	16
misplayed	19	19
misplaying	22	22
misplays	17	17
misplead	16	16
mispleaded	19	19
mispleading	22	22
mispleads	17	17
mispled	15	15
misrecollection	27	27
misrelate	13	13
misrelated	15	15
misrelates	14	14
misrelating	18	18
misrelied	14	14
misrelies	13	13
misrely	13	13
misrelying	19	19