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
homebuilt	19	19
homegirl	16	16
homegirls	17	17
homeland	16	16
homelands	17	17
homeless	14	14
homelessness	19	19
homelessnesses	21	21
homelier	14	14
homeliest	15	15
homelike	18	18
homeliness	17	17
homelinesses	19	19
homely	14	14
homeopathically	32	32
homeschool	21	21
homeschooled	24	24
homeschooler	23	23
homeschoolers	24	24
homeschooling	27	27
homeschools	22	22
homicidal	19	19
homicidally	24	24
homiletic	18	18
homiletical	21	21