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
nauseatingly	20	20
nauseously	16	16
nautical	14	14
nautically	19	19
nautili	10	10
nautiloid	13	13
nautiloids	14	14
nautilus	12	12
nautiluses	14	14
naval	11	11
navally	16	16
navel	11	11
navels	12	12
navicular	19	19
naviculars	20	20
navigabilities	25	25
navigability	25	25
navigable	20	20
navigably	22	22
navigational	21	21
navigationally	26	26
nearlier	10	10
nearliest	11	11
nearly	10	10
nearsightedly	22	22