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
glabella	16	16
glabellae	17	17
glabellar	17	17
glabrate	14	14
glabrous	15	15
glace	11	11
glaced	13	13
glaceed	14	14
glaceing	17	17
glaces	12	12
glacial	14	14
glacially	19	19
glaciate	14	14
glaciated	16	16
glaciates	15	15
glaciating	19	19
glaciation	17	17
glaciations	18	18
glacier	13	13
glaciers	14	14
glaciological	26	26
glaciologist	21	21
glaciologists	22	22
glaciology	21	21
glacis	12	12