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
grossulars	14	14
grotesquely	26	26
grouchily	20	20
groundless	16	16
groundlessly	21	21
groundlessness	21	21
groundling	19	19
groundlings	20	20
groundsel	15	15
groundsels	16	16
groundswell	21	21
groundswells	22	22
groupable	19	19
groupuscule	23	23
groupuscules	24	24
grovel	13	13
groveled	16	16
groveler	15	15
grovelers	16	16
groveling	19	19
grovelingly	24	24
grovelled	18	18
grovelling	21	21
grovels	14	14
growable	17	17