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
hilding	14	14
hildings	15	15
hili	7	7
hill	8	8
hillcrest	16	16
hillcrests	17	17
hilled	11	11
hiller	10	10
hillers	11	11
hillier	11	11
hilliest	12	12
hilling	14	14
hillo	9	9
hilloa	10	10
hilloaed	13	13
hilloaing	16	16
hilloas	11	11
hillock	18	18
hillocks	19	19
hillocky	21	21
hilloed	12	12
hilloes	11	11
hilloing	15	15
hillos	10	10
hills	9	9