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
nonbelievers	22	22
nonbelligerency	30	30
nonbelligerent	24	24
nonbelligerents	25	25
nonbiographical	31	31
nonbiological	25	25
nonbiologically	30	30
nonbiologist	20	20
nonbiologists	21	21
nonblack	21	21
nonblacks	22	22
nonbreakable	25	25
nonbuilding	22	22
nonburnable	22	22
noncallable	22	22
noncaloric	19	19
noncancelable	27	27
noncanonical	23	23
noncapital	19	19
noncapitalist	22	22
noncasual	16	16
noncausal	16	16
noncelebration	24	24
noncelebrations	25	25
noncelebrities	23	23