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
neutralize	22	22
neutralized	24	24
neutralizer	23	23
neutralizers	24	24
neutralizes	23	23
neutralizing	27	27
neutrally	15	15
neutralness	15	15
neutrals	11	11
neutrinoless	16	16
neutrophil	18	18
neutrophilic	23	23
neutrophils	19	19
nevertheless	20	20
newel	10	10
newels	11	11
newfangled	22	22
newfangledness	27	27
newly	12	12
newlywed	19	19
newlyweds	20	20
newsdealer	16	16
newsdealers	17	17
newsgirl	15	15
newsgirls	16	16