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
myceloid	18	18
mycobacterial	28	28
mycoflora	21	21
mycoflorae	22	22
mycofloras	22	22
mycologic	23	23
mycological	26	26
mycologically	31	31
mycologies	21	21
mycologist	21	21
mycologists	22	22
mycology	21	21
mycophile	23	23
mycophiles	24	24
mycoplasma	25	25
mycoplasmal	27	27
mycoplasmas	26	26
mycoplasmata	27	27
mycorrhizal	31	31
myelencephala	29	29
myelencephalic	33	33
myelencephalon	31	31
myelin	13	13
myelinated	18	18
myeline	14	14