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
guttlers	12	12
guttles	11	11
guttling	15	15
guttural	13	13
gutturalism	19	19
gutturalisms	20	20
gutturals	14	14
guyline	14	14
guylines	15	15
guzzle	28	28
guzzled	30	30
guzzler	29	29
guzzlers	30	30
guzzles	29	29
guzzling	33	33
gymnastically	28	28
gymslip	18	18
gymslips	19	19
gynaecologies	24	24
gynaecology	24	24
gynecologic	25	25
gynecological	28	28
gynecologies	23	23
gynecologist	23	23
gynecologists	24	24