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
histologist	16	16
histologists	17	17
histology	16	16
histolyses	15	15
histolysis	15	15
histopathologic	28	28
histopathology	26	26
histophysiology	29	29
histoplasmoses	23	23
histoplasmosis	23	23
historical	16	16
historically	21	21
historicalness	21	21
histrionically	24	24
hitless	10	10
hittable	14	14
hiveless	15	15
hoarily	12	12
hoarsely	13	13
hobble	15	15
hobblebush	25	25
hobblebushes	27	27
hobbled	17	17
hobbledehoy	25	25
hobbledehoys	26	26