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
gelati	9	9
gelatin	11	11
gelatine	12	12
gelatines	13	13
gelating	14	14
gelatinization	28	28
gelatinizations	29	29
gelatinize	23	23
gelatinized	25	25
gelatinizes	24	24
gelatinizing	28	28
gelatinous	15	15
gelatinously	20	20
gelatinousness	20	20
gelatins	12	12
gelation	12	12
gelations	13	13
gelatis	10	10
gelato	9	9
gelatos	10	10
gelcap	15	15
gelcaps	16	16
gelcoat	13	13
gelcoats	14	14
geld	8	8