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
nervules	15	15
nestable	13	13
nestful	13	13
nestfuls	14	14
nestle	8	8
nestled	10	10
nestler	9	9
nestlers	10	10
nestles	9	9
nestlike	14	14
nestling	13	13
nestlings	14	14
netball	13	13
netballs	14	14
netful	12	12
netfuls	13	13
netherworld	19	19
netherworlds	20	20
netless	9	9
netlike	13	13
nettable	13	13
nettle	8	8
nettled	10	10
nettler	9	9
nettlers	10	10