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
nitinols	11	11
nitril	8	8
nitrile	9	9
nitriles	10	10
nitrils	9	9
nitrocellulose	22	22
nitrocelluloses	23	23
nitroglycerin	23	23
nitroglycerine	24	24
nitroglycerines	25	25
nitroglycerins	24	24
nitrolic	13	13
nitrosyl	12	12
nitrosyls	13	13
nival	11	11
nobbily	17	17
nobble	14	14
nobbled	16	16
nobbler	15	15
nobblers	16	16
nobbles	15	15
nobbling	19	19
nobelium	17	17
nobeliums	18	18
nobilities	15	15