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
glycolyses	21	21
glycolysis	21	21
glycolytic	24	24
glyconic	20	20
glyconics	21	21
glycopeptide	27	27
glycopeptides	28	28
glycoprotein	24	24
glycoproteins	25	25
glycosidase	20	20
glycosidases	21	21
glycoside	18	18
glycosides	19	19
glycosidic	22	22
glycosidically	30	30
glycosuria	19	19
glycosyl	19	19
glycosylate	22	22
glycosylated	24	24
glycosylating	27	27
glycosylation	25	25
glycosylations	26	26
glycosyls	20	20
glycyl	17	17
glycyls	18	18