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
hemihedral	19	19
hemimetabolous	27	27
hemiola	13	13
hemiolas	14	14
hemiolia	14	14
hemiolias	15	15
hemiplegia	21	21
hemiplegias	22	22
hemiplegic	24	24
hemispherical	27	27
hemline	14	14
hemlines	15	15
hemlock	20	20
hemlocks	21	21
hemocoel	17	17
hemocoels	18	18
hemodialyses	21	21
hemodialysis	21	21
hemodilution	21	21
hemodilutions	22	22
hemodynamically	34	34
hemoflagellate	27	27
hemoflagellates	28	28
hemoglobin	22	22
hemoglobins	23	23