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
noddle	10	10
noddled	12	12
noddles	11	11
noddling	15	15
nodical	13	13
nodular	11	11
nodulation	15	15
nodulations	16	16
nodule	10	10
nodules	11	11
nodulose	12	12
nodulous	13	13
noel	6	6
noels	7	7
noil	6	6
noils	7	7
noily	9	9
noiseless	11	11
noiselessly	16	16
noisily	11	11
noisomely	16	16
nolo	6	6
nolos	7	7
nombles	15	15
nombril	15	15