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
homiletics	19	19
homilies	14	14
homilist	14	14
homilists	15	15
homily	14	14
homocercal	22	22
homogeneously	25	25
homolog	15	15
homologate	18	18
homologated	20	20
homologates	19	19
homologating	23	23
homologation	21	21
homologations	22	22
homological	23	23
homologically	28	28
homologies	18	18
homologize	27	27
homologized	29	29
homologizer	28	28
homologizers	29	29
homologizes	28	28
homologizing	32	32
homologous	19	19
homologs	16	16