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
gruellers	14	14
gruelling	17	17
gruels	10	10
gruesomely	19	19
gruffily	20	20
gruffly	19	19
grumble	17	17
grumbled	19	19
grumbler	18	18
grumblers	19	19
grumbles	18	18
grumblier	19	19
grumbliest	20	20
grumbling	22	22
grumblingly	27	27
grumbly	19	19
grumpily	20	20
gruntle	12	12
gruntled	14	14
gruntles	13	13
gruntling	17	17
guacamole	19	19
guacamoles	20	20
guaiacol	15	15
guaiacols	16	16