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
gladly	13	13
gladness	13	13
gladnesses	15	15
glads	9	9
gladsome	15	15
gladsomely	20	20
gladsomeness	20	20
gladsomer	16	16
gladsomest	17	17
gladstone	14	14
gladstones	15	15
glady	11	11
glaiket	14	14
glaikit	14	14
glair	8	8
glaire	9	9
glaired	11	11
glaires	10	10
glairier	11	11
glairiest	12	12
glairing	14	14
glairs	9	9
glairy	11	11
glaive	13	13
glaived	15	15