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
google	11	11
googled	13	13
googles	12	12
googlies	13	13
googling	16	16
googly	13	13
googol	11	11
googolplex	26	26
googols	12	12
gooral	9	9
goorals	10	10
gooseflesh	18	18
goral	8	8
gorals	9	9
gorbellies	17	17
gorbelly	17	17
gorblimy	19	19
gorgedly	16	16
gorgeously	18	18
gorilla	11	11
gorillas	12	12
gorily	11	11
gormless	14	14
gormlessness	19	19
gosling	13	13