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
guillotining	21	21
guilt	9	9
guilted	12	12
guiltier	12	12
guiltiest	13	13
guiltily	15	15
guiltiness	15	15
guiltinesses	17	17
guilting	15	15
guiltless	14	14
guiltlessly	19	19
guiltlessness	19	19
guilts	10	10
guilty	12	12
gul	7	7
gulag	11	11
gulags	12	12
gular	9	9
gulars	10	10
gulch	14	14
gulches	16	16
gulden	12	12
guldens	13	13
gules	9	9
gulf	11	11