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
gerbils	13	13
germanely	18	18
germicidal	20	20
germinability	25	25
germinal	15	15
germinally	20	20
germlike	18	18
germline	15	15
germlines	16	16
germplasm	21	21
germplasms	22	22
gerontologic	21	21
gerontological	24	24
gerontologies	19	19
gerontologist	19	19
gerontologists	20	20
gerontology	19	19
gesellschaft	24	24
gesellschafts	25	25
gestalt	10	10
gestalten	13	13
gestaltist	13	13
gestaltists	14	14
gestalts	11	11
gestational	15	15