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
hulloaed	14	14
hulloaing	17	17
hulloas	12	12
hulloed	13	13
hulloes	12	12
hulloing	16	16
hulloo	11	11
hullooed	14	14
hullooing	17	17
hulloos	12	12
hullos	11	11
hulls	10	10
humanely	18	18
humanistically	28	28
humanlike	21	21
humanly	17	17
humble	16	16
humbled	18	18
humbleness	21	21
humblenesses	23	23
humbler	17	17
humblers	18	18
humbles	17	17
humblest	18	18
humbling	21	21