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
homunculus	23	23
hondle	11	11
hondled	13	13
hondles	12	12
hondling	16	16
honestly	14	14
honeyful	18	18
honeysuckle	25	25
honeysuckles	26	26
honorability	21	21
honorable	16	16
honorableness	21	21
honorablenesses	23	23
honorably	18	18
honorarily	16	16
honorifically	26	26
honourable	18	18
hoodless	12	12
hoodlike	16	16
hoodlum	15	15
hoodlumish	20	20
hoodlumism	21	21
hoodlumisms	22	22
hoodlums	16	16
hoodmold	16	16