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
hyperemotional	26	26
hyperexcitable	35	35
hyperfunctional	32	32
hyperglycemia	31	31
hyperglycemias	32	32
hyperglycemic	34	34
hypergol	18	18
hypergolic	23	23
hypergolically	31	31
hypergols	19	19
hyperinflated	26	26
hyperinflation	27	27
hyperinflations	28	28
hyperinsulinism	29	29
hyperinvolution	30	30
hyperirritable	25	25
hyperlink	22	22
hyperlinked	25	25
hyperlinking	28	28
hyperlinks	23	23
hyperlipemia	26	26
hyperlipemias	27	27
hyperlipemic	29	29
hyperlipidemia	29	29
hyperlipidemias	30	30