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
girasols	11	11
girdle	10	10
girdled	12	12
girdler	11	11
girdlers	12	12
girdles	11	11
girdling	15	15
girl	7	7
girlfriend	18	18
girlfriends	19	19
girlhood	14	14
girlhoods	15	15
girlie	9	9
girlier	10	10
girliest	11	11
girlish	12	12
girlishly	17	17
girlishness	17	17
girls	8	8
girly	10	10
girolle	11	11
girolles	12	12
girosol	10	10
girosols	11	11
giveable	18	18