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
huffily	19	19
hugely	14	14
hugeously	18	18
huggable	19	19
huipil	13	13
huipiles	15	15
huipils	14	14
hula	8	8
hulas	9	9
hulk	12	12
hulked	15	15
hulkier	15	15
hulkiest	16	16
hulking	18	18
hulks	13	13
hulky	15	15
hull	9	9
hullabaloo	19	19
hullabaloos	20	20
hulled	12	12
huller	11	11
hullers	12	12
hulling	15	15
hullo	10	10
hulloa	11	11