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
householder	18	18
householders	19	19
households	17	17
housel	10	10
houseled	13	13
houseleek	17	17
houseleeks	18	18
houseless	13	13
houselessness	18	18
houselights	19	19
houseling	16	16
houselled	15	15
houselling	18	18
housels	11	11
houseplant	18	18
houseplants	19	19
housewifeliness	26	26
housewifely	23	23
hovel	12	12
hoveled	15	15
hoveling	18	18
hovelled	17	17
hovelling	20	20
hovels	13	13
hoverflies	20	20