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
nilgaus	12	12
nilghai	13	13
nilghais	14	14
nilghau	14	14
nilghaus	15	15
nill	7	7
nilled	10	10
nilling	13	13
nills	8	8
nilpotent	15	15
nils	6	6
nimble	14	14
nimbleness	19	19
nimblenesses	21	21
nimbler	15	15
nimblest	16	16
nimbly	16	16
ninefold	15	15
ninthly	14	14
nippily	17	17
nippingly	22	22
nipple	14	14
nippled	16	16
nipples	15	15
nitinol	10	10