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
gavials	14	14
gawkily	19	19
gawkishly	23	23
gayal	10	10
gayals	11	11
gayly	12	12
gazelle	20	20
gazelles	21	21
gazillion	23	23
gazillionaire	27	27
gazillionaires	28	28
gazillions	24	24
gazillionth	27	27
gearless	11	11
gearwheel	17	17
gearwheels	18	18
gel	6	6
gelable	14	14
gelada	10	10
geladas	11	11
gelant	10	10
gelants	11	11
gelate	9	9
gelated	11	11
gelates	10	10