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
helminthiasis	22	22
helminthic	22	22
helminthology	27	27
helminths	18	18
helmless	15	15
helms	11	11
helmsman	18	18
helmsmanship	27	27
helmsmanships	28	28
helmsmen	18	18
helmsperson	21	21
helmspersons	22	22
helo	7	7
helos	8	8
helot	8	8
helotage	13	13
helotages	14	14
helotism	14	14
helotisms	15	15
helotries	12	12
helotry	12	12
helots	9	9
help	10	10
helpable	18	18
helpdesk	19	19