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
hoverfly	20	20
howl	10	10
howled	13	13
howler	12	12
howlers	13	13
howlet	12	12
howlets	13	13
howling	16	16
howlingly	21	21
howls	11	11
hoyle	10	10
hoyles	11	11
hubbly	18	18
hubless	14	14
huckle	17	17
huckleberries	27	27
huckleberry	27	27
huckles	18	18
huddle	12	12
huddled	14	14
huddler	13	13
huddlers	14	14
huddles	13	13
huddling	17	17
hueless	11	11