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
glitzed	20	20
glitzes	19	19
glitzier	20	20
glitziest	21	21
glitzily	23	23
glitziness	23	23
glitzing	23	23
glitzy	20	20
gloam	11	11
gloaming	17	17
gloamings	18	18
gloams	12	12
gloat	8	8
gloated	11	11
gloater	10	10
gloaters	11	11
gloating	14	14
gloatingly	19	19
gloats	9	9
glob	10	10
global	13	13
globalisation	21	21
globalisations	22	22
globalise	16	16
globalised	18	18