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
glossinas	13	13
glossing	14	14
glossitis	12	12
glossitises	14	14
glossographer	23	23
glossographers	24	24
glossolalia	16	16
glossolalias	17	17
glossolalist	17	17
glossy	11	11
glost	8	8
glosts	9	9
glottal	11	11
glottic	13	13
glottides	13	13
glottis	10	10
glottises	12	12
glout	9	9
glouted	12	12
glouting	15	15
glouts	10	10
glove	12	12
glovebox	25	25
gloveboxes	27	27
gloved	14	14