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
glimpsers	18	18
glimpses	17	17
glimpsing	21	21
glims	11	11
glint	9	9
glinted	12	12
glintier	12	12
glintiest	13	13
glinting	15	15
glints	10	10
glinty	12	12
glioblastoma	22	22
glioblastomas	23	23
glioma	12	12
gliomas	13	13
gliomata	14	14
glioses	10	10
gliosis	10	10
glissade	12	12
glissaded	14	14
glissader	13	13
glissaders	14	14
glissades	13	13
glissading	17	17
glissandi	14	14