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
hairily	12	12
hairless	11	11
hairlessness	16	16
hairlike	15	15
hairline	12	12
hairlines	13	13
hairlock	18	18
hairlocks	19	19
hairsplitter	18	18
hairsplitters	19	19
hairsplitting	22	22
hairsplittings	23	23
hairstyle	14	14
hairstyles	15	15
hairstyling	19	19
hairstylings	20	20
hairstylist	16	16
hairstylists	17	17
halacha	15	15
halachas	16	16
halachic	19	19
halachot	16	16
halachoth	19	19
halakah	16	16
halakahs	17	17