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
glazily	22	22
glazing	22	22
glazings	23	23
glazy	19	19
gleam	11	11
gleamed	14	14
gleamer	13	13
gleamers	14	14
gleamier	14	14
gleamiest	15	15
gleaming	17	17
gleams	12	12
gleamy	14	14
glean	9	9
gleanable	17	17
gleaned	12	12
gleaner	11	11
gleaners	12	12
gleaning	15	15
gleanings	16	16
gleans	10	10
gleba	11	11
glebae	12	12
glebe	11	11
glebes	12	12