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
hydrolytically	29	29
hydrolyzable	33	33
hydrolyzate	28	28
hydrolyzates	29	29
hydrolyze	26	26
hydrolyzed	28	28
hydrolyzes	27	27
hydrolyzing	31	31
hydromechanical	33	33
hydromel	17	17
hydromels	18	18
hydrometallurgy	30	30
hydronically	25	25
hydrophilic	25	25
hydrophilicity	30	30
hydroplane	20	20
hydroplaned	22	22
hydroplanes	21	21
hydroplaning	25	25
hydroponically	30	30
hydrosol	14	14
hydrosolic	19	19
hydrosols	15	15
hydrostatically	27	27
hydrothermal	23	23