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
goalie	9	9
goalies	10	10
goaling	13	13
goalkeeper	20	20
goalkeepers	21	21
goalless	12	12
goalmouth	18	18
goalmouths	19	19
goalpost	14	14
goalposts	15	15
goals	8	8
goaltender	15	15
goaltenders	16	16
goaltending	19	19
goaltendings	20	20
goalward	15	15
goatlike	15	15
gobble	15	15
gobbled	17	17
gobbledegook	28	28
gobbledegooks	29	29
gobbledygook	30	30
gobbledygooks	31	31
gobbler	16	16
gobblers	17	17