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
goslings	14	14
gospel	12	12
gospeler	14	14
gospelers	15	15
gospeller	16	16
gospellers	17	17
gospelly	17	17
gospels	13	13
gossypol	16	16
gossypols	17	17
goulash	13	13
goulashes	15	15
gourdful	17	17
gourdfuls	18	18
goutily	13	13
governable	21	21
governmental	24	24
governmentalism	30	30
governmentalist	27	27
governmentalize	36	36
governmentally	29	29
graal	8	8
graals	9	9
grabble	16	16
grabbled	18	18