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
halloaing	16	16
halloas	11	11
halloed	12	12
halloes	11	11
halloing	15	15
halloo	10	10
hallooed	13	13
hallooing	16	16
halloos	11	11
hallos	10	10
hallot	10	10
halloth	13	13
hallow	13	13
hallowed	16	16
hallower	15	15
hallowers	16	16
hallowing	19	19
hallows	14	14
halls	9	9
hallucal	17	17
halluces	16	16
hallucinate	20	20
hallucinated	22	22
hallucinates	21	21
hallucinating	25	25