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
hillside	13	13
hillsides	14	14
hillslope	17	17
hillslopes	18	18
hilltop	14	14
hilltops	15	15
hilly	11	11
hilt	7	7
hilted	10	10
hilting	13	13
hiltless	12	12
hilts	8	8
hilum	12	12
hilus	9	9
himself	16	16
hindmilk	20	20
hindmilks	21	21
hinterland	16	16
hinterlands	17	17
hipless	13	13
hiplike	17	17
hipline	14	14
hiplines	15	15
hiply	13	13
hippocampal	29	29