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
glutaraldehyde	25	25
glutaraldehydes	26	26
glutathione	18	18
glutathiones	19	19
glutch	15	15
glutched	18	18
glutches	17	17
glutching	21	21
glute	9	9
gluteal	12	12
glutei	10	10
glutelin	14	14
glutelins	15	15
gluten	11	11
glutenin	14	14
glutenins	15	15
glutenous	15	15
glutens	12	12
glutes	10	10
glutethimide	22	22
glutethimides	23	23
gluteus	12	12
glutinous	15	15
glutinously	20	20
gluts	9	9