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
hydrocolloid	23	23
hydrocolloidal	26	26
hydrocolloids	24	24
hydrodynamical	30	30
hydroelectric	25	25
hydrofoil	18	18
hydrofoils	19	19
hydrogel	16	16
hydrogels	17	17
hydrogeologist	24	24
hydrogeologists	25	25
hydrogeology	24	24
hydrolase	15	15
hydrolases	16	16
hydrologic	21	21
hydrological	24	24
hydrologically	29	29
hydrologies	19	19
hydrologist	19	19
hydrologists	20	20
hydrology	19	19
hydrolysate	19	19
hydrolysates	20	20
hydrolysis	18	18
hydrolytic	21	21