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
gillnetting	19	19
gills	9	9
gilly	11	11
gillyflower	24	24
gillyflowers	25	25
gillying	17	17
gilt	7	7
gilthead	14	14
giltheads	15	15
gilts	8	8
gimbal	15	15
gimbaled	18	18
gimbaling	21	21
gimballed	20	20
gimballing	23	23
gimbals	16	16
gimel	11	11
gimels	12	12
gimlet	12	12
gimleted	15	15
gimleting	18	18
gimlets	13	13
gimmal	15	15
gimmals	16	16
gingal	12	12