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
halve	12	12
halved	14	14
halvers	14	14
halves	13	13
halving	17	17
halvings	18	18
halwa	11	11
halwas	12	12
halyard	13	13
halyards	14	14
hamal	11	11
hamals	12	12
hamaul	13	13
hamauls	14	14
hamlet	12	12
hamlets	13	13
hammal	15	15
hammals	16	16
hammerless	19	19
hammerlock	26	26
hammerlocks	27	27
hammily	18	18
hamular	14	14
hamulate	15	15
hamuli	13	13