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
globin	13	13
globing	16	16
globins	14	14
globoid	14	14
globoids	15	15
globose	13	13
globous	14	14
globs	11	11
globular	16	16
globulars	17	17
globule	15	15
globules	16	16
globulin	17	17
globulins	18	18
glochid	16	16
glochidia	18	18
glochidium	23	23
glochids	17	17
glockenspiel	27	27
glockenspiels	28	28
glogg	12	12
gloggs	13	13
glom	10	10
glomera	13	13
glomerular	18	18