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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
gingall	14	14
gingalls	15	15
gingals	13	13
gingeley	16	16
gingeleys	17	17
gingeli	13	13
gingelies	15	15
gingelis	14	14
gingelli	15	15
gingellies	17	17
gingellis	16	16
gingelly	17	17
gingely	15	15
gingerliness	19	19
gingerly	16	16
gingili	13	13
gingilis	14	14
gingilli	15	15
gingillis	16	16
gingival	18	18
girandole	14	14
girandoles	15	15
girasol	10	10
girasole	11	11
girasoles	12	12