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
hylozoists	24	24
hymenal	16	16
hymeneal	17	17
hymeneally	22	22
hymeneals	18	18
hymenial	17	17
hymnal	15	15
hymnals	16	16
hymnless	17	17
hymnlike	21	21
hymnologies	22	22
hymnology	22	22
hyoidal	13	13
hypabyssal	23	23
hypabyssally	28	28
hypaethral	20	20
hypallage	20	20
hypallages	21	21
hyperalert	18	18
hyperarousal	21	21
hyperbarically	31	31
hyperbola	20	20
hyperbolae	21	21
hyperbolas	21	21
hyperbole	20	20