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
nonaffiliated	23	23
nonaffluent	22	22
nonagricultural	26	26
nonalcoholic	24	24
nonaligned	17	17
nonalignment	22	22
nonalignments	23	23
nonallelic	18	18
nonallergenic	23	23
nonallergic	20	20
nonalphabetic	27	27
nonaluminum	23	23
nonanalytic	20	20
nonanimal	16	16
nonarable	15	15
nonastronomical	25	25
nonathlete	15	15
nonathletes	16	16
nonathletic	19	19
nonavailability	28	28
nonbacterial	21	21
nonbehavioral	25	25
nonbelief	18	18
nonbeliefs	19	19
nonbeliever	21	21