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
gigolos	12	12
gilbert	13	13
gilberts	14	14
gild	8	8
gilded	11	11
gilder	10	10
gilders	11	11
gildhall	16	16
gildhalls	17	17
gilding	14	14
gildings	15	15
gilds	9	9
gill	8	8
gilled	11	11
giller	10	10
gillers	11	11
gillie	10	10
gillied	12	12
gillies	11	11
gilling	14	14
gillnet	12	12
gillnets	13	13
gillnetted	16	16
gillnetter	15	15
gillnetters	16	16