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
natheless	13	13
nathless	12	12
national	11	11
nationalise	14	14
nationalised	16	16
nationalises	15	15
nationalising	19	19
nationalism	17	17
nationalisms	18	18
nationalist	14	14
nationalistic	19	19
nationalists	15	15
nationalities	16	16
nationality	16	16
nationalization	28	28
nationalize	23	23
nationalized	25	25
nationalizer	24	24
nationalizers	25	25
nationalizes	24	24
nationalizing	28	28
nationally	16	16
nationals	12	12
natively	16	16
natrolite	11	11