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
gemfibrozils	33	33
geminal	14	14
geminally	19	19
gemlike	17	17
gemmily	18	18
gemmologies	22	22
gemmologist	22	22
gemmologists	23	23
gemmology	22	22
gemmule	17	17
gemmules	18	18
gemological	23	23
gemologies	18	18
gemologist	18	18
gemologists	19	19
gemology	18	18
gemutlich	21	21
genderless	15	15
genderlessness	20	20
genealogical	22	22
genealogically	27	27
genealogies	17	17
genealogist	17	17
genealogists	18	18
genealogy	17	17