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
newsless	13	13
newsletter	15	15
newsletters	16	16
newspeople	21	21
newsreel	13	13
newsreels	14	14
newsweeklies	24	24
newsweekly	24	24
ngultrum	17	17
ngultrums	18	18
nialamide	15	15
nialamides	16	16
nibble	14	14
nibbled	16	16
nibbler	15	15
nibblers	16	16
nibbles	15	15
nibblies	16	16
nibbling	19	19
nibbly	16	16
niblet	11	11
niblets	12	12
niblick	19	19
niblicks	20	20
niblike	16	16