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
hostelled	14	14
hosteller	13	13
hostellers	14	14
hostelling	17	17
hostelries	13	13
hostelry	13	13
hostels	10	10
hostile	10	10
hostilely	15	15
hostiles	11	11
hostilities	14	14
hostility	14	14
hostler	10	10
hostlers	11	11
hostly	11	11
hotblood	15	15
hotbloods	16	16
hotel	8	8
hoteldom	15	15
hoteldoms	16	16
hotelier	11	11
hoteliers	12	12
hotelman	15	15
hotelmen	15	15
hotels	9	9