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
gribble	16	16
gribbles	17	17
griddle	12	12
griddled	14	14
griddles	13	13
griddling	17	17
gridlock	19	19
gridlocked	22	22
gridlocking	25	25
gridlocks	20	20
grievously	20	20
grill	9	9
grillade	13	13
grillades	14	14
grillage	14	14
grillages	15	15
grille	10	10
grilled	12	12
griller	11	11
grilleries	14	14
grillers	12	12
grillery	14	14
grilles	11	11
grilling	15	15
grillroom	16	16