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
holocrine	16	16
holoenzyme	28	28
holoenzymes	29	29
hologamies	18	18
hologamy	18	18
hologram	16	16
holograms	17	17
holograph	19	19
holographer	21	21
holographers	22	22
holographic	24	24
holographically	32	32
holographies	22	22
holographs	20	20
holography	22	22
hologynies	18	18
hologyny	18	18
holohedral	17	17
holometabolism	27	27
holometabolous	25	25
holophrastic	23	23
holophytic	23	23
holos	8	8
holothurian	18	18
holothurians	19	19