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
goggles	14	14
gogglier	15	15
goggliest	16	16
goggling	18	18
goggly	15	15
goglet	11	11
goglets	12	12
golconda	16	16
golcondas	17	17
gold	8	8
goldarn	12	12
goldarns	13	13
goldbrick	23	23
goldbricked	26	26
goldbricking	29	29
goldbricks	24	24
goldbug	17	17
goldbugs	18	18
golden	11	11
goldener	13	13
goldenest	14	14
goldeneye	16	16
goldeneyes	17	17
goldenly	16	16
goldenness	16	16