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
holland	13	13
hollandaise	17	17
hollandaises	18	18
hollands	14	14
hollas	10	10
holler	10	10
hollered	13	13
hollering	16	16
hollers	11	11
hollies	11	11
hollo	9	9
holloa	10	10
holloaed	13	13
holloaing	16	16
holloas	11	11
holloed	12	12
holloes	11	11
holloing	15	15
holloo	10	10
hollooed	13	13
hollooing	16	16
holloos	11	11
hollos	10	10
hollow	13	13
holloware	16	16