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
halothane	15	15
halothanes	16	16
halt	7	7
halted	10	10
halter	9	9
halterbreak	21	21
halterbreaking	27	27
halterbreaks	22	22
halterbroke	21	21
halterbroken	23	23
haltere	10	10
haltered	12	12
halteres	11	11
haltering	15	15
halters	10	10
halting	13	13
haltingly	18	18
haltless	12	12
halts	8	8
halutz	19	19
halutzim	24	24
halva	12	12
halvah	15	15
halvahs	16	16
halvas	13	13