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
glycerine	18	18
glycerines	19	19
glycerins	18	18
glycerol	17	17
glycerols	18	18
glyceryl	19	19
glyceryls	20	20
glycin	15	15
glycine	16	16
glycines	17	17
glycins	16	16
glycoalkaloid	28	28
glycoalkaloids	29	29
glycogen	19	19
glycogeneses	23	23
glycogenesis	23	23
glycogenolyses	28	28
glycogenolysis	28	28
glycogenolytic	31	31
glycogens	20	20
glycol	15	15
glycolic	20	20
glycolipid	23	23
glycolipids	24	24
glycols	16	16