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
granule	12	12
granules	13	13
granulite	14	14
granulites	15	15
granulitic	18	18
granulocyte	21	21
granulocytes	22	22
granulocytic	25	25
granuloma	17	17
granulomas	18	18
granulomata	19	19
granulomatous	22	22
granulose	14	14
granuloses	15	15
granulosis	15	15
grapelike	19	19
graphemically	30	30
graphical	20	20
graphically	25	25
graphitizable	33	33
grapholect	21	21
grapholects	22	22
graphological	27	27
graphologist	22	22
graphologists	23	23