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
halakha	16	16
halakhah	19	19
halakhahs	20	20
halakhas	17	17
halakhic	20	20
halakhot	17	17
halakhoth	20	20
halakic	17	17
halakist	15	15
halakists	16	16
halakoth	17	17
halal	9	9
halala	10	10
halalah	13	13
halalahs	14	14
halalas	11	11
halals	10	10
halation	12	12
halations	13	13
halavah	16	16
halavahs	17	17
halazone	21	21
halazones	22	22
halberd	14	14
halberds	15	15