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
hypodiploidies	27	27
hypodiploidy	27	27
hypogeal	18	18
hypoglossal	22	22
hypoglycemia	30	30
hypoglycemias	31	31
hypoglycemic	33	33
hypokalemia	26	26
hypokalemias	27	27
hypokalemic	29	29
hypolimnia	22	22
hypolimnion	24	24
hypophyseal	26	26
hypophysial	26	26
hypoplasia	21	21
hypoplasias	22	22
hypoplastic	25	25
hypoploid	21	21
hypoploids	22	22
hypostatically	28	28
hypostyle	19	19
hypostyles	20	20
hypothalami	24	24
hypothalamic	28	28
hypothalamus	26	26