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
grillrooms	17	17
grills	10	10
grillwork	20	20
grillworks	21	21
grilse	9	9
grilses	10	10
grimalkin	20	20
grimalkins	21	21
grimily	15	15
grimly	14	14
grindingly	20	20
grinningly	20	20
gripingly	20	20
grippingly	24	24
gripple	16	16
grisaille	13	13
grisailles	14	14
griseofulvin	24	24
griseofulvins	25	25
grislier	11	11
grisliest	12	12
grisliness	14	14
grisly	11	11
gristle	10	10
gristles	11	11