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
graphology	22	22
graplin	14	14
grapline	15	15
graplines	16	16
graplins	15	15
grapnel	14	14
grapnels	15	15
grapple	16	16
grappled	18	18
grappler	17	17
grapplers	18	18
grapples	17	17
grappling	21	21
grapplings	22	22
graptolite	16	16
graptolites	17	17
graspable	18	18
graspingly	21	21
grassily	13	13
grassland	14	14
grasslands	15	15
grassless	12	12
grasslike	16	16
grateful	15	15
gratefuller	19	19