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
nettles	9	9
nettlesome	15	15
nettlier	10	10
nettliest	11	11
nettling	13	13
nettly	10	10
neural	9	9
neuralgia	14	14
neuralgias	15	15
neuralgic	17	17
neurally	14	14
neurilemma	19	19
neurilemmal	21	21
neurilemmas	20	20
neuroanatomical	25	25
neurobiological	27	27
neurobiologies	22	22
neurobiologist	22	22
neurobiologists	23	23
neurobiology	22	22
neuroblastoma	22	22
neuroblastomas	23	23
neuroblastomata	24	24
neurochemical	27	27
neurochemicals	28	28