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
guildhalls	19	19
guilds	11	11
guildship	19	19
guildships	20	20
guildsman	18	18
guildsmen	18	18
guile	9	9
guiled	11	11
guileful	17	17
guilefully	22	22
guilefulness	22	22
guileless	14	14
guilelessly	19	19
guilelessness	19	19
guiles	10	10
guiling	14	14
guillemet	17	17
guillemets	18	18
guillemot	17	17
guillemots	18	18
guilloche	19	19
guilloches	20	20
guillotine	16	16
guillotined	18	18
guillotines	17	17