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
hierarchical	23	23
hierarchically	28	28
hieratically	21	21
hierodule	14	14
hierodules	15	15
hieroglyph	22	22
hieroglyphic	27	27
hieroglyphical	30	30
hieroglyphics	28	28
hieroglyphs	23	23
hifalutin	17	17
higgle	13	13
higgled	15	15
higgler	14	14
higglers	15	15
higgles	14	14
higgling	18	18
highball	19	19
highballed	22	22
highballing	25	25
highballs	20	20
highfalutin	23	23
highflier	19	19
highfliers	20	20
highflyer	21	21