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
golfed	13	13
golfer	12	12
golfers	13	13
golfing	16	16
golfings	17	17
golfs	11	11
golgotha	15	15
golgothas	16	16
goliard	11	11
goliardic	16	16
goliards	12	12
goliath	12	12
goliaths	13	13
golliwog	17	17
golliwogg	20	20
golliwoggs	21	21
golliwogs	18	18
golly	11	11
gollywog	19	19
gollywogs	20	20
golosh	11	11
goloshe	12	12
goloshes	13	13
gomeral	13	13
gomerals	14	14