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
misspelled	19	19
misspelling	22	22
misspells	17	17
misspelt	15	15
misstyle	14	14
misstyled	16	16
misstyles	15	15
misstyling	19	19
mistakable	21	21
mistakenly	21	21
mistily	13	13
mistitle	12	12
mistitled	14	14
mistitles	13	13
mistitling	17	17
mistletoe	13	13
mistletoes	14	14
mistral	11	11
mistrals	12	12
mistranslate	17	17
mistranslated	19	19
mistranslates	18	18
mistranslating	22	22
mistranslation	20	20
mistranslations	21	21