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
goldenrod	15	15
goldenrods	16	16
goldenseal	16	16
goldenseals	17	17
golder	10	10
goldest	11	11
goldeye	13	13
goldeyes	14	14
goldfield	18	18
goldfields	19	19
goldfinch	22	22
goldfinches	24	24
goldfish	17	17
goldfishes	19	19
golds	9	9
goldsmith	18	18
goldsmiths	19	19
goldstone	14	14
goldstones	15	15
goldtone	13	13
goldurn	13	13
goldurns	14	14
golem	11	11
golems	12	12
golf	10	10