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
gobbles	16	16
gobbling	20	20
goblet	12	12
goblets	13	13
goblin	13	13
goblins	14	14
godawful	19	19
godchild	18	18
godchildren	22	22
godless	11	11
godlessness	16	16
godlier	11	11
godliest	12	12
godlike	15	15
godlikeness	20	20
godlily	14	14
godliness	14	14
godlinesses	16	16
godling	14	14
godlings	15	15
godly	11	11
goggle	13	13
goggled	15	15
goggler	14	14
gogglers	15	15