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
hurtles	11	11
hurtless	12	12
hurtling	15	15
husbandly	20	20
hushedly	17	17
hushful	17	17
huskily	17	17
husklike	20	20
hustle	10	10
hustled	12	12
hustler	11	11
hustlers	12	12
hustles	11	11
hustling	15	15
hutlike	15	15
hwyl	12	12
hwyls	13	13
hyalin	12	12
hyaline	13	13
hyalines	14	14
hyalins	13	13
hyalite	12	12
hyalites	13	13
hyalogen	16	16
hyalogens	17	17