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
headlessness	17	17
headlight	17	17
headlights	18	18
headline	13	13
headlined	15	15
headliner	14	14
headliners	15	15
headlines	14	14
headlining	18	18
headlock	19	19
headlocks	20	20
headlong	15	15
headmasterly	21	21
headrail	12	12
headrails	13	13
headsail	12	12
headsails	13	13
headstall	14	14
headstalls	15	15
heal	7	7
healable	15	15
healed	10	10
healer	9	9
healers	10	10
healing	13	13