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
niellos	10	10
niftily	14	14
nigella	12	12
nigellas	13	13
niggle	12	12
niggled	14	14
niggler	13	13
nigglers	14	14
niggles	13	13
nigglier	14	14
niggliest	15	15
niggling	17	17
nigglingly	22	22
nigglings	18	18
niggly	14	14
nightclothes	23	23
nightclub	22	22
nightclubbed	29	29
nightclubber	28	28
nightclubbers	29	29
nightclubbing	32	32
nightclubs	23	23
nightfall	19	19
nightfalls	20	20
nightglow	20	20