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
gristlier	12	12
gristliest	13	13
gristliness	15	15
gristly	12	12
gristmill	16	16
gristmills	17	17
grittily	13	13
grizzle	28	28
grizzled	30	30
grizzler	29	29
grizzlers	30	30
grizzles	29	29
grizzlier	30	30
grizzlies	30	30
grizzliest	31	31
grizzling	33	33
grizzly	30	30
groggily	17	17
gromwell	18	18
gromwells	19	19
groovily	17	17
grossly	12	12
grossular	13	13
grossularite	16	16
grossularites	17	17