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
hyperboles	21	21
hyperbolic	24	24
hyperbolical	27	27
hyperbolically	32	32
hyperbolist	22	22
hyperbolists	23	23
hyperbolize	31	31
hyperbolized	33	33
hyperbolizes	32	32
hyperbolizing	36	36
hyperboloid	23	23
hyperboloidal	26	26
hyperboloids	24	24
hypercalcemia	30	30
hypercalcemias	31	31
hypercalcemic	33	33
hypercatabolism	32	32
hypercatalectic	32	32
hypercatalexes	32	32
hypercatalexis	32	32
hypercivilized	39	39
hypercoagulable	33	33
hypercorrectly	30	30
hypercritical	27	27
hypercritically	32	32