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
hemagglutinate	26	26
hemagglutinated	28	28
hemagglutinates	27	27
hemagglutinin	26	26
hemagglutinins	27	27
hemal	11	11
hematal	13	13
hematologic	22	22
hematological	25	25
hematologies	20	20
hematologist	20	20
hematologists	21	21
hematology	20	20
hematoxylin	27	27
hematoxylins	28	28
hemelytra	17	17
hemelytron	19	19
hemerocallis	22	22
hemerocallises	24	24
hemiacetal	19	19
hemiacetals	20	20
hemicellulose	25	25
hemicelluloses	26	26
hemicycle	23	23
hemicycles	24	24