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
helpdesks	20	20
helped	13	13
helper	12	12
helpers	13	13
helpful	18	18
helpfully	23	23
helpfulness	23	23
helpfulnesses	25	25
helping	16	16
helpings	17	17
helpless	15	15
helplessly	20	20
helplessness	20	20
helplessnesses	22	22
helpline	16	16
helplines	17	17
helpmate	17	17
helpmates	18	18
helpmeet	17	17
helpmeets	18	18
helps	11	11
helve	12	12
helved	14	14
helves	13	13
helving	17	17