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
haggled	15	15
haggler	14	14
hagglers	15	15
haggles	14	14
haggling	18	18
hagglings	19	19
hagiographical	29	29
hagiologic	20	20
hagiological	23	23
hagiologies	18	18
hagiology	18	18
hail	7	7
hailed	10	10
hailer	9	9
hailers	10	10
hailing	13	13
hails	8	8
hailstone	13	13
hailstones	14	14
hailstorm	15	15
hailstorms	16	16
hairball	15	15
hairballs	16	16
haircloth	17	17
haircloths	18	18