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
hydrothermally	28	28
hydroxyl	23	23
hydroxylamine	32	32
hydroxylamines	33	33
hydroxylapatite	33	33
hydroxylase	26	26
hydroxylases	27	27
hydroxylate	26	26
hydroxylated	28	28
hydroxylation	29	29
hydroxylations	30	30
hydroxylic	28	28
hydroxyls	24	24
hydroxyproline	33	33
hydroxyprolines	34	34
hyetal	11	11
hygienically	26	26
hygrophilous	25	25
hyla	9	9
hylas	10	10
hylozoic	25	25
hylozoism	26	26
hylozoisms	27	27
hylozoist	23	23
hylozoistic	28	28