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
needlewomen	21	21
needlework	20	20
needleworker	22	22
needleworkers	23	23
needling	14	14
needlings	15	15
nefariously	19	19
negational	15	15
negatively	20	20
neglect	14	14
neglected	17	17
neglecter	16	16
neglecters	17	17
neglectful	22	22
neglectfully	27	27
neglectfulness	27	27
neglecting	20	20
neglects	15	15
neglige	13	13
negligee	14	14
negligees	15	15
negligence	20	20
negligences	21	21
negligent	16	16
negligently	21	21