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
haling	12	12
haliotis	11	11
halite	9	9
halites	10	10
halitoses	12	12
halitosis	12	12
halitus	11	11
halituses	13	13
hall	8	8
hallah	12	12
hallahs	13	13
hallal	11	11
hallel	11	11
hallels	12	12
hallelujah	27	27
hallelujahs	28	28
halliard	13	13
halliards	14	14
hallmark	19	19
hallmarked	22	22
hallmarking	25	25
hallmarks	20	20
hallo	9	9
halloa	10	10
halloaed	13	13