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
handled	13	13
handleless	16	16
handler	12	12
handlers	13	13
handles	12	12
handless	13	13
handlike	17	17
handline	14	14
handlines	15	15
handling	16	16
handlings	17	17
handlist	13	13
handlists	14	14
handloom	16	16
handlooms	17	17
handrail	13	13
handrails	14	14
handsel	12	12
handseled	15	15
handseling	18	18
handselled	17	17
handselling	20	20
handsels	13	13
handsful	17	17
handsomely	20	20