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
hellebore	16	16
hellebores	17	17
helled	11	11
hellenization	28	28
hellenizations	29	29
hellenize	23	23
hellenized	25	25
hellenizes	24	24
hellenizing	28	28
heller	10	10
helleri	11	11
helleries	13	13
helleris	12	12
hellers	11	11
hellery	13	13
hellfire	15	15
hellfires	16	16
hellgrammite	24	24
hellgrammites	25	25
hellhole	15	15
hellholes	16	16
hellhound	18	18
hellhounds	19	19
helling	14	14
hellion	12	12