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
nicely	13	13
nickel	15	15
nickeled	18	18
nickelic	20	20
nickeliferous	26	26
nickeling	21	21
nickelled	20	20
nickelling	23	23
nickelodeon	22	22
nickelodeons	23	23
nickels	16	16
nickle	15	15
nickled	17	17
nickles	16	16
nickling	20	20
nicol	10	10
nicols	11	11
nidal	8	8
nidicolous	17	17
nielli	9	9
niellist	11	11
niellists	12	12
niello	9	9
nielloed	12	12
nielloing	15	15