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
nightglows	21	21
nightingale	20	20
nightingales	21	21
nightless	15	15
nightlife	18	18
nightlifes	19	19
nightlives	20	20
nightlong	18	18
nightly	15	15
nightmarishly	26	26
nightwalker	24	24
nightwalkers	25	25
nihil	9	9
nihilism	15	15
nihilisms	16	16
nihilist	12	12
nihilistic	17	17
nihilists	13	13
nihilities	14	14
nihility	14	14
nihils	10	10
nil	5	5
nilgai	10	10
nilgais	11	11
nilgau	11	11