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
huntedly	16	16
hurdle	11	11
hurdled	13	13
hurdler	12	12
hurdlers	13	13
hurdles	12	12
hurdling	16	16
hurl	8	8
hurled	11	11
hurler	10	10
hurlers	11	11
hurley	12	12
hurleys	13	13
hurlies	11	11
hurling	14	14
hurlings	15	15
hurls	9	9
hurly	11	11
hurriedly	16	16
hurtful	15	15
hurtfully	20	20
hurtfulness	20	20
hurtfulnesses	22	22
hurtle	10	10
hurtled	12	12