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
hopelessnesses	21	21
hopingly	19	19
hoplite	13	13
hoplites	14	14
hoplitic	17	17
hopple	15	15
hoppled	17	17
hopples	16	16
hoppling	20	20
horal	8	8
hordeola	12	12
horizonal	22	22
horizonless	24	24
horizontal	23	23
horizontalities	28	28
horizontality	28	28
horizontally	28	28
horizontals	24	24
hormonal	15	15
hormonally	20	20
hormonelike	22	22
hornbill	16	16
hornbills	17	17
hornblende	19	19
hornblendes	20	20