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
hawsehole	17	17
hawseholes	18	18
hayfield	17	17
hayfields	18	18
haylage	14	14
haylages	15	15
hayloft	15	15
haylofts	16	16
hazardously	27	27
hazel	17	17
hazelhen	23	23
hazelhens	24	24
hazelly	22	22
hazelnut	22	22
hazelnuts	23	23
hazels	18	18
hazily	20	20
headful	15	15
headfuls	16	16
headily	13	13
headlamp	18	18
headlamps	19	19
headland	14	14
headlands	15	15
headless	12	12