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
gradual	12	12
gradualism	18	18
gradualisms	19	19
gradualist	15	15
gradualistic	20	20
gradualists	16	16
gradually	17	17
gradualness	17	17
graduals	13	13
grail	8	8
grails	9	9
grainless	13	13
grammatical	23	23
grammaticality	28	28
grammatically	28	28
grammaticalness	28	28
granadilla	16	16
granadillas	17	17
grandchild	21	21
grandchildren	25	25
grandfatherly	25	25
grandiflora	19	19
grandifloras	20	20
grandiloquence	33	33
grandiloquences	34	34