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
nailset	9	9
nailsets	10	10
naively	15	15
nakedly	16	16
nala	6	6
nalas	7	7
naled	8	8
naleds	9	9
nalorphine	18	18
nalorphines	19	19
naloxone	18	18
naloxones	19	19
naltrexone	20	20
naltrexones	21	21
namable	15	15
nameable	16	16
nameless	13	13
namelessly	18	18
namelessness	18	18
namely	13	13
nameplate	17	17
nameplates	18	18
nandrolone	15	15
nandrolones	16	16
nanocrystal	19	19