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
harebell	15	15
harebells	16	16
harelike	15	15
harl	7	7
harlequin	23	23
harlequinade	27	27
harlequinades	28	28
harlequins	24	24
harlot	9	9
harlotries	13	13
harlotry	13	13
harlots	10	10
harls	8	8
harmful	17	17
harmfully	22	22
harmfulness	22	22
harmless	14	14
harmlessly	19	19
harmlessness	19	19
harmonically	25	25
harmoniously	22	22
harrowingly	22	22
harshly	14	14
harslet	10	10
harslets	11	11