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
glucuronide	21	21
glucuronides	22	22
glue	8	8
glued	10	10
glueing	14	14
gluelike	17	17
gluepot	14	14
gluepots	15	15
gluer	9	9
gluers	10	10
glues	9	9
gluey	11	11
glug	10	10
glugged	16	16
glugging	19	19
glugs	11	11
gluhwein	18	18
gluhweins	19	19
gluier	10	10
gluiest	11	11
gluily	13	13
gluiness	13	13
gluinesses	15	15
gluing	13	13
glum	11	11