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
nombrils	16	16
nomenclator	20	20
nomenclatorial	24	24
nomenclators	21	21
nomenclatural	24	24
nomenclature	22	22
nomenclatures	23	23
nominal	13	13
nominalism	19	19
nominalist	16	16
nominalistic	21	21
nominalists	17	17
nominally	18	18
nominals	14	14
nominatable	20	20
nomological	22	22
nomologies	17	17
nomology	17	17
nonabsorbable	25	25
nonaccountable	28	28
nonaccrual	20	20
nonadult	13	13
nonadults	14	14
nonaerosol	13	13
nonaerosols	14	14