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
generalship	20	20
generalships	21	21
generational	17	17
generationally	22	22
generically	21	21
generously	17	17
genetical	16	16
genetically	21	21
genial	10	10
genialities	15	15
geniality	15	15
genially	15	15
genically	19	19
geniculate	18	18
geniculated	20	20
genital	11	11
genitalia	13	13
genitalic	16	16
genitally	16	16
genitals	12	12
genitival	17	17
genitivally	22	22
genlock	18	18
genlocks	19	19
genocidal	17	17