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
homologue	18	18
homologues	19	19
homology	18	18
homolyses	17	17
homolysis	17	17
homolytic	20	20
homonuclear	22	22
homonymously	27	27
homophile	20	20
homoplasies	20	20
homoplastic	23	23
homoplasy	20	20
homopolar	18	18
homopolymer	25	25
homopolymeric	30	30
homopolymers	26	26
homosocial	19	19
homosocialities	24	24
homosociality	24	24
homothallic	23	23
homothallism	24	24
homotransplant	25	25
homotransplants	26	26
homozygously	34	34
homunculi	21	21