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
hoodmolds	17	17
hoofless	14	14
hooflike	18	18
hookless	15	15
hooklet	14	14
hooklets	15	15
hooklike	19	19
hoolie	9	9
hooligan	14	14
hooliganism	20	20
hooliganisms	21	21
hooligans	15	15
hooly	10	10
hoopla	12	12
hooplas	13	13
hoopless	14	14
hooplike	18	18
hopeful	17	17
hopefully	22	22
hopefulness	22	22
hopefulnesses	24	24
hopefuls	18	18
hopeless	14	14
hopelessly	19	19
hopelessness	19	19