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
natrolites	12	12
nattily	11	11
natural	10	10
naturalise	13	13
naturalised	15	15
naturalises	14	14
naturalising	18	18
naturalism	16	16
naturalisms	17	17
naturalist	13	13
naturalistic	18	18
naturalists	14	14
naturalization	27	27
naturalizations	28	28
naturalize	22	22
naturalized	24	24
naturalizes	23	23
naturalizing	27	27
naturally	15	15
naturalness	15	15
naturals	11	11
naughtily	18	18
nauplial	15	15
nauplii	13	13
nauplius	15	15