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
hosel	8	8
hoselike	15	15
hosels	9	9
hospitable	19	19
hospitably	21	21
hospital	14	14
hospitalise	17	17
hospitalised	19	19
hospitalises	18	18
hospitalising	22	22
hospitalist	17	17
hospitalists	18	18
hospitalities	19	19
hospitality	19	19
hospitalization	31	31
hospitalize	26	26
hospitalized	28	28
hospitalizes	27	27
hospitalizing	31	31
hospitals	15	15
hostel	9	9
hosteled	12	12
hosteler	11	11
hostelers	12	12
hosteling	15	15