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
heliports	15	15
heliski	14	14
heliskied	17	17
heliskiing	20	20
heliskis	15	15
helistop	14	14
helistops	15	15
helitack	18	18
helitacks	19	19
helium	13	13
heliums	14	14
helix	15	15
helixes	17	17
hell	8	8
hellacious	18	18
hellaciously	23	23
hellbender	19	19
hellbenders	20	20
hellbent	16	16
hellbox	21	21
hellboxes	23	23
hellbroth	18	18
hellbroths	19	19
hellcat	14	14
hellcats	15	15