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
hellions	13	13
hellish	13	13
hellishly	18	18
hellishness	18	18
hellishnesses	20	20
hellkite	16	16
hellkites	17	17
hello	9	9
helloed	12	12
helloes	11	11
helloing	15	15
hellos	10	10
hells	9	9
helluva	16	16
hellward	16	16
helm	10	10
helmed	13	13
helmet	12	12
helmeted	15	15
helmeting	18	18
helmetlike	21	21
helmets	13	13
helming	16	16
helminth	17	17
helminthiases	22	22