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
hyphenless	21	21
hypnoidal	19	19
hypnotically	27	27
hypnotizability	38	38
hypnotizable	33	33
hypoallergenic	29	29
hypoblast	20	20
hypoblasts	21	21
hypocalcemia	29	29
hypocalcemias	30	30
hypocalcemic	32	32
hypocentral	23	23
hypochlorite	25	25
hypochlorites	26	26
hypochondriacal	33	33
hypocoristical	28	28
hypocotyl	22	22
hypocotyls	23	23
hypocritical	26	26
hypocritically	31	31
hypocycloid	28	28
hypocycloids	29	29
hypodermal	22	22
hypodermically	32	32
hypodiploid	24	24