GL- words describe light and sheen: GLOW, GLASS, GLARE, GLITTER, GLAMOUR, GLOBAL, GLOOMY, GLORY, and GLEAM. GL- words frequently appear in crossword puzzles as clues about visual phenomena or emotional states.
GLITZ (15 pts) is one of the best GL plays in Scrabble — combining GL with rare Z and high score. GLOXY and GLYPH (14 pts) are also exceptional. GLORY (9 pts) and GLASS (7 pts) are reliable everyday GL plays.
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