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
myelines	15	15
myelinic	18	18
myelins	14	14
myelitides	17	17
myelitis	14	14
myeloblast	20	20
myeloblastic	25	25
myeloblasts	21	21
myelocyte	20	20
myelocytes	21	21
myelocytic	24	24
myelofibroses	25	25
myelofibrosis	25	25
myelofibrotic	28	28
myelogenous	21	21
myeloid	14	14
myeloma	16	16
myelomas	17	17
myelomata	18	18
myelomatous	21	21
myelopathic	25	25
myelopathies	23	23
myelopathy	23	23
mylodon	15	15
mylodons	16	16