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
guardedly	17	17
guardrail	14	14
guardrails	15	15
guayule	14	14
guayules	15	15
gubernatorial	21	21
guerilla	13	13
guerillas	14	14
guerrilla	14	14
guerrillas	15	15
guessable	16	16
guggle	14	14
guggled	16	16
guggles	15	15
guggling	19	19
guglet	12	12
guglets	13	13
guidable	16	16
guideline	15	15
guidelines	16	16
guidwillie	19	19
guild	10	10
guilder	12	12
guilders	13	13
guildhall	18	18