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
gatelike	15	15
gauchely	19	19
gaudily	14	14
gauleiter	13	13
gauleiters	14	14
gault	9	9
gaults	10	10
gauntlet	13	13
gauntleted	16	16
gauntleting	19	19
gauntlets	14	14
gauntly	14	14
gauzelike	26	26
gauzily	22	22
gavel	12	12
gaveled	15	15
gaveling	18	18
gavelkind	22	22
gavelkinds	23	23
gavelled	17	17
gavelling	20	20
gavelock	22	22
gavelocks	23	23
gavels	13	13
gavial	13	13