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
highflyers	22	22
highland	17	17
highlander	19	19
highlanders	20	20
highlands	18	18
highlife	18	18
highlifes	19	19
highlight	20	20
highlighted	23	23
highlighter	22	22
highlighters	23	23
highlighting	26	26
highlights	21	21
highly	15	15
hightail	15	15
hightailed	18	18
hightailing	21	21
hightails	16	16
hila	7	7
hilar	8	8
hilarious	13	13
hilariously	18	18
hilariousness	18	18
hilarities	13	13
hilarity	13	13