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
glomerule	17	17
glomerules	18	18
glomeruli	17	17
glomerulus	19	19
glommed	17	17
glomming	20	20
gloms	11	11
glomus	13	13
glonoin	12	12
glonoins	13	13
gloom	11	11
gloomed	14	14
gloomful	19	19
gloomier	14	14
gloomiest	15	15
gloomily	17	17
gloominess	17	17
glooming	17	17
gloomings	18	18
glooms	12	12
gloomy	14	14
gloop	11	11
gloopier	14	14
gloopiest	15	15
gloops	12	12