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
mongrels	15	15
monilia	12	12
moniliae	13	13
moniliases	15	15
moniliasis	15	15
moniliform	21	21
monitorial	15	15
monobloc	19	19
monocarboxylic	37	37
monochasial	21	21
monocle	15	15
monocled	17	17
monocles	16	16
monocline	18	18
monoclines	19	19
monoclinic	22	22
monoclonal	20	20
monocotyledon	25	25
monocotyledons	26	26
monocrystal	21	21
monocrystalline	27	27
monocrystals	22	22
monocular	18	18
monocularly	23	23
monoculars	19	19