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
hollowares	17	17
hollowed	16	16
hollower	15	15
hollowest	16	16
hollowing	19	19
hollowly	18	18
hollowness	18	18
hollownesses	20	20
hollows	14	14
hollowware	20	20
hollowwares	21	21
holly	11	11
hollyhock	24	24
hollyhocks	25	25
holm	10	10
holme	11	11
holmes	12	12
holmic	15	15
holmium	17	17
holmiums	18	18
holms	11	11
holo	7	7
holoblastic	21	21
holocaust	16	16
holocausts	17	17