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
haplology	20	20
haplont	14	14
haplontic	19	19
haplonts	15	15
haplopia	17	17
haplopias	18	18
haploses	14	14
haplosis	14	14
haplotype	20	20
haplotypes	21	21
haply	13	13
happily	18	18
haptical	17	17
haptoglobin	23	23
haptoglobins	24	24
harborful	19	19
harborfuls	20	20
harborless	16	16
hardball	16	16
hardballs	17	17
hardheadedly	22	22
hardily	13	13
hardline	13	13
hardly	12	12
hardscrabble	25	25