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
monolithic	20	20
monolithically	28	28
monoliths	16	16
monolog	14	14
monologged	20	20
monologging	23	23
monologies	17	17
monologist	17	17
monologists	18	18
monologs	15	15
monologue	17	17
monologues	18	18
monologuist	19	19
monologuists	20	20
monology	17	17
monomaniacal	24	24
monomaniacally	29	29
monometallic	24	24
monometallism	25	25
monometallisms	26	26
monometallist	22	22
monometallists	23	23
monomial	16	16
monomials	17	17
monomolecular	26	26