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
nobility	15	15
noble	10	10
nobleman	17	17
noblemen	17	17
nobleness	15	15
noblenesses	17	17
nobler	11	11
nobles	11	11
noblesse	13	13
noblesses	14	14
noblest	12	12
noblewoman	22	22
noblewomen	22	22
nobly	12	12
noctambulist	24	24
noctambulists	25	25
noctule	13	13
noctules	14	14
nocturnal	16	16
nocturnally	21	21
nocuously	18	18
nodal	8	8
nodalities	13	13
nodality	13	13
nodally	13	13