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
halfpence	22	22
halfpennies	22	22
halfpenny	22	22
halfpipe	20	20
halfpipes	21	21
halftime	17	17
halftimes	18	18
halftone	15	15
halftones	16	16
halfway	18	18
halfwit	16	16
halfwits	17	17
halibut	14	14
halibuts	15	15
halid	9	9
halide	10	10
halides	11	11
halidom	14	14
halidome	15	15
halidomes	16	16
halidoms	15	15
halids	10	10
halier	9	9
halierov	15	15
haliers	10	10