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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
misrule 12 12
misruled 14 14
misrules 13 13
misruling 17 17
missable 15 15
missal 10 10
missalette 14 14
missalettes 15 15
missals 11 11
missel 10 10
missels 11 11
misshapenly 23 23
missile 11 11
missileer 13 13
missileers 14 14
missileman 18 18
missilemen 18 18
missileries 15 15
missilery 15 15
missiles 12 12
missilries 14 14
missilry 14 14
missiologies 18 18
missiology 18 18
misspell 16 16

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