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
glibber	16	16
glibbest	17	17
glibly	15	15
glibness	15	15
glibnesses	17	17
glide	9	9
glided	11	11
glider	10	10
gliders	11	11
glides	10	10
gliding	14	14
gliff	14	14
gliffs	15	15
glim	10	10
glime	11	11
glimed	13	13
glimes	12	12
gliming	16	16
glimmer	16	16
glimmered	19	19
glimmering	22	22
glimmers	17	17
glimpse	16	16
glimpsed	18	18
glimpser	17	17