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
hobbler	16	16
hobblers	17	17
hobbles	16	16
hobbling	20	20
hobgoblin	21	21
hobgoblins	22	22
hoblike	17	17
hobnail	14	14
hobnailed	17	17
hobnailing	20	20
hobnails	15	15
hoelike	14	14
hoggishly	20	20
hoglike	16	16
hokily	15	15
holandric	17	17
holard	10	10
holards	11	11
hold	8	8
holdable	16	16
holdall	13	13
holdalls	14	14
holdback	22	22
holdbacks	23	23
holddown	17	17