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
glutted	12	12
glutting	15	15
glutton	12	12
gluttonies	15	15
gluttonous	16	16
gluttonously	21	21
gluttonousness	21	21
gluttons	13	13
gluttony	15	15
glycan	15	15
glycans	16	16
glycemia	19	19
glycemias	20	20
glycemic	22	22
glyceraldehyde	29	29
glyceraldehydes	30	30
glyceric	19	19
glyceride	18	18
glycerides	19	19
glyceridic	22	22
glycerin	17	17
glycerinate	20	20
glycerinated	22	22
glycerinates	21	21
glycerinating	25	25