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
gelded	11	11
gelder	10	10
gelders	11	11
gelding	14	14
geldings	15	15
gelds	9	9
gelee	8	8
gelees	9	9
gelid	9	9
gelidities	14	14
gelidity	14	14
gelidly	14	14
gelignite	15	15
gelignites	16	16
gellant	12	12
gellants	13	13
gelled	11	11
gellies	11	11
gelling	14	14
gelly	11	11
gels	7	7
gelsemia	14	14
gelt	7	7
gelts	8	8
gemfibrozil	32	32