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
giblet	12	12
giblets	13	13
giddily	14	14
giftable	17	17
giftables	18	18
giftedly	17	17
giftless	14	14
gigaflop	19	19
gigaflops	20	20
gigantically	24	24
giggle	13	13
giggled	15	15
giggler	14	14
gigglers	15	15
giggles	14	14
gigglier	15	15
giggliest	16	16
giggling	18	18
gigglingly	23	23
giggly	15	15
giglet	11	11
giglets	12	12
giglot	11	11
giglots	12	12
gigolo	11	11