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
gestical	14	14
gesticulant	19	19
gesticulate	18	18
gesticulated	20	20
gesticulates	19	19
gesticulating	23	23
gesticulation	21	21
gesticulations	22	22
gesticulative	24	24
gesticulator	19	19
gesticulators	20	20
gesticulatory	22	22
gestural	12	12
gesturally	17	17
getable	13	13
getatable	15	15
gettable	14	14
gharial	12	12
gharials	13	13
ghastful	17	17
ghastfully	22	22
ghastlier	14	14
ghastliest	15	15
ghastliness	17	17
ghastlinesses	19	19