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
hemoglobinuria	27	27
hemoglobinurias	28	28
hemoglobinuric	30	30
hemolymph	25	25
hemolymphs	26	26
hemolyses	17	17
hemolysin	18	18
hemolysins	19	19
hemolysis	17	17
hemolytic	20	20
hemolyze	25	25
hemolyzed	27	27
hemolyzes	26	26
hemolyzing	30	30
hemophilia	21	21
hemophiliac	25	25
hemophiliacs	26	26
hemophilias	22	22
hemophilic	24	24
hemophilics	25	25
hemorrhoidal	21	21
hemplike	21	21
hendecasyllabic	32	32
hendecasyllable	30	30
henley	12	12