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
hotheadedly	20	20
hotline	11	11
hotliner	12	12
hotliners	13	13
hotlines	12	12
hotlink	15	15
hotlinks	16	16
hotly	10	10
hourglass	15	15
hourglasses	17	17
hourlies	12	12
hourlong	15	15
hourly	12	12
housecarl	16	16
housecarls	17	17
houseclean	18	18
housecleaned	21	21
housecleaning	24	24
housecleanings	25	25
housecleans	19	19
houseflies	17	17
housefly	17	17
houseful	16	16
housefuls	17	17
household	16	16