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
holotype	16	16
holotypes	17	17
holotypic	20	20
holozoic	23	23
holp	10	10
holpen	13	13
hols	7	7
holstein	12	12
holsteins	13	13
holster	10	10
holstered	13	13
holstering	16	16
holsters	11	11
holt	7	7
holts	8	8
holubtsi	15	15
holy	9	9
holyday	15	15
holydays	16	16
holystone	15	15
holystoned	17	17
holystones	16	16
holystoning	20	20
holytide	14	14
holytides	15	15