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
holddowns	18	18
holden	11	11
holder	10	10
holders	11	11
holdfast	15	15
holdfasts	16	16
holding	14	14
holdings	15	15
holdout	12	12
holdouts	13	13
holdover	16	16
holdovers	17	17
holds	9	9
holdup	14	14
holdups	15	15
hole	7	7
holed	9	9
holeless	12	12
holes	8	8
holey	10	10
holibut	14	14
holibuts	15	15
holiday	13	13
holidayed	16	16
holidayer	15	15