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
halogenated	18	18
halogenates	17	17
halogenating	21	21
halogenation	19	19
halogenations	20	20
halogenous	17	17
halogens	14	14
halogeton	15	15
halogetons	16	16
haloid	10	10
haloids	11	11
haloing	13	13
halolike	16	16
halomorphic	25	25
halon	9	9
halons	10	10
haloperidol	19	19
haloperidols	20	20
halophile	18	18
halophiles	19	19
halophilic	22	22
halophyte	19	19
halophytes	20	20
halophytic	23	23
halos	8	8