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
healings	14	14
heals	8	8
health	11	11
healthful	19	19
healthfully	24	24
healthfulness	24	24
healthier	14	14
healthiest	15	15
healthily	17	17
healthiness	17	17
healths	12	12
healthy	14	14
hearable	14	14
heartbreakingly	30	30
hearteningly	21	21
heartfelt	15	15
heartily	13	13
heartland	14	14
heartlands	15	15
heartless	12	12
heartlessly	17	17
heartlessness	17	17
heartrendingly	24	24
heartsomely	19	19
heatable	14	14