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
hyaloid	13	13
hyaloids	14	14
hyaloplasm	22	22
hyaloplasms	23	23
hyaluronidase	21	21
hyaluronidases	22	22
hydralazine	27	27
hydralazines	28	28
hydraulic	19	19
hydraulically	27	27
hydraulics	20	20
hydrilla	15	15
hydrillas	16	16
hydrobiological	30	30
hydrobiologist	25	25
hydrobiologists	26	26
hydrobiology	25	25
hydrocele	18	18
hydroceles	19	19
hydrocephalic	30	30
hydrocephalics	31	31
hydrocephalus	28	28
hydrocephaly	28	28
hydrochloride	25	25
hydrochlorides	26	26