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
gulling	15	15
gulls	10	10
gullwing	19	19
gully	12	12
gullying	18	18
gulosities	14	14
gulosity	14	14
gulp	11	11
gulped	14	14
gulper	13	13
gulpers	14	14
gulpier	14	14
gulpiest	15	15
gulping	17	17
gulps	12	12
gulpy	14	14
guls	8	8
gumball	18	18
gumballs	19	19
gumboil	17	17
gumboils	18	18
gumbotil	18	18
gumbotils	19	19
gumless	14	14
gumlike	18	18