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
glory	10	10
glorying	16	16
gloss	8	8
glossa	9	9
glossae	10	10
glossal	11	11
glossarial	14	14
glossaries	13	13
glossarist	13	13
glossarists	14	14
glossary	13	13
glossas	10	10
glossator	12	12
glossators	13	13
glossed	11	11
glosseme	14	14
glossemes	15	15
glosser	10	10
glossers	11	11
glosses	10	10
glossier	11	11
glossies	11	11
glossiest	12	12
glossily	14	14
glossina	12	12