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
gynecology	23	23
gyplure	16	16
gyplures	17	17
gypsophila	23	23
gypsophilas	24	24
gyral	10	10
gyrally	15	15
gyrational	16	16
gyrfalcon	21	21
gyrfalcons	22	22
gyroidal	14	14
gyroplane	18	18
gyroplanes	19	19
gyroscopically	31	31
gyrostabilizer	31	31
gyrostabilizers	32	32
habdalah	17	17
habdalahs	18	18
habile	12	12
habiliment	20	20
habiliments	21	21
habilitate	16	16
habilitated	18	18
habilitates	17	17
habilitating	21	21