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
monopolising	23	23
monopolist	18	18
monopolistic	23	23
monopolists	19	19
monopolization	32	32
monopolizations	33	33
monopolize	27	27
monopolized	29	29
monopolizer	28	28
monopolizers	29	29
monopolizes	28	28
monopolizing	32	32
monopoly	18	18
monopropellant	27	27
monopropellants	28	28
monorail	13	13
monorails	14	14
monosyllabic	26	26
monosyllabicity	31	31
monosyllable	24	24
monosyllables	25	25
monotheistical	24	24
monotonically	25	25
monotonously	21	21
monovalent	20	20