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
gulfed	14	14
gulfier	14	14
gulfiest	15	15
gulfing	17	17
gulflike	20	20
gulfs	12	12
gulfweed	19	19
gulfweeds	20	20
gulfy	14	14
gull	9	9
gullable	17	17
gullably	19	19
gulled	12	12
gulleries	14	14
gullery	14	14
gullet	11	11
gullets	12	12
gulley	13	13
gulleys	14	14
gullibilities	22	22
gullibility	22	22
gullible	17	17
gullibly	19	19
gullied	13	13
gullies	12	12