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
glacises	14	14
glad	8	8
gladded	13	13
gladden	13	13
gladdened	16	16
gladdening	19	19
gladdens	14	14
gladder	12	12
gladdest	13	13
gladding	16	16
glade	9	9
glades	10	10
gladiate	12	12
gladiator	13	13
gladiatorial	17	17
gladiators	14	14
gladier	11	11
gladiest	12	12
gladiola	13	13
gladiolas	14	14
gladioli	13	13
gladiolus	15	15
gladioluses	17	17
gladlier	13	13
gladliest	14	14