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
handwheel	19	19
handwheels	20	20
hangable	17	17
hangnail	15	15
hangnails	16	16
hangul	13	13
hansel	10	10
hanseled	13	13
hanseling	16	16
hanselled	15	15
hanselling	18	18
hansels	11	11
hantle	10	10
hantles	11	11
haphazardly	31	31
hapless	13	13
haplessly	18	18
haplessness	18	18
haplite	13	13
haplites	14	14
haploid	14	14
haploidies	17	17
haploids	15	15
haploidy	17	17
haplologies	20	20