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
greenbelts	17	17
greenfield	18	18
greenfields	19	19
greenflies	17	17
greenfly	17	17
greenlet	12	12
greenlets	13	13
greenling	16	16
greenlings	17	17
greenlit	12	12
greenly	13	13
greenmail	16	16
greenmailed	19	19
greenmailer	18	18
greenmailers	19	19
greenmailing	22	22
greenmails	17	17
gregariously	20	20
gremial	13	13
gremials	14	14
gremlin	14	14
gremlins	15	15
greylag	14	14
greylags	15	15
greyly	13	13