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
helical	14	14
helically	19	19
helices	13	13
helicities	16	16
helicity	16	16
helicoid	15	15
helicoidal	18	18
helicoids	16	16
helicon	14	14
heliconia	16	16
heliconias	17	17
helicons	15	15
helicopt	17	17
helicopted	20	20
helicopter	19	19
helicopters	20	20
helicopting	23	23
helicopts	18	18
helilift	15	15
helilifted	18	18
helilifting	21	21
helilifts	16	16
helio	8	8
heliocentric	22	22
heliograph	20	20