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
hirable	13	13
hireable	14	14
hireling	14	14
hirelings	15	15
hirple	12	12
hirpled	14	14
hirples	13	13
hirpling	17	17
hirsel	9	9
hirseled	12	12
hirseling	15	15
hirselled	14	14
hirselling	17	17
hirsels	10	10
hirsle	9	9
hirsled	11	11
hirsles	10	10
hirsling	14	14
hisself	13	13
histochemical	27	27
histochemically	32	32
histologic	18	18
histological	21	21
histologically	26	26
histologies	16	16