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
hateful	14	14
hatefully	19	19
hatefulness	19	19
hatefulnesses	21	21
hatful	13	13
hatfuls	14	14
hatless	10	10
hatlike	14	14
hatsful	14	14
haughtily	19	19
haul	8	8
haulage	13	13
haulages	14	14
haulback	22	22
haulbacks	23	23
hauled	11	11
hauler	10	10
haulers	11	11
haulier	11	11
hauliers	12	12
hauling	14	14
haulings	15	15
haulm	12	12
haulmier	15	15
haulmiest	16	16