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
neonatally	16	16
neonatologies	18	18
neonatologist	18	18
neonatologists	19	19
neonatology	18	18
neophilia	16	16
neophiliac	20	20
neophiliacs	21	21
neophilias	17	17
neoplasia	14	14
neoplasias	15	15
neoplasm	16	16
neoplasms	17	17
neoplastic	18	18
neoplasticism	24	24
neoplasticist	21	21
neoplasticists	22	22
neorealism	15	15
neorealist	12	12
neorealistic	17	17
neorealists	13	13
neoscholastic	23	23
neotropical	19	19
nepheline	17	17
nephelines	18	18