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
horribly	16	16
horridly	14	14
horrifically	24	24
horrifyingly	25	25
horseflesh	18	18
horseflies	16	16
horsefly	16	16
horselaugh	18	18
horselaughs	19	19
horseless	12	12
horselike	16	16
horseplay	17	17
horseplayer	19	19
horseplayers	20	20
horseplays	18	18
horsetail	12	12
horsetails	13	13
horsily	12	12
hortatively	20	20
horticultural	22	22
horticulturally	27	27
horticulture	20	20
horticultures	21	21
horticulturist	22	22
horticulturists	23	23