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
nonfunctional	25	25
nongenital	16	16
nongeometrical	25	25
nonglamorous	21	21
nonglare	13	13
nonglares	14	14
nongolfer	17	17
nongolfers	18	18
nongonococcal	28	28
nongovernmental	29	29
nongrammatical	28	28
nongranular	18	18
nonguilt	14	14
nonguilts	15	15
nonhalogenated	23	23
nonhemolytic	25	25
nonheterosexual	28	28
nonhierarchical	28	28
nonhistorical	21	21
nonhomologous	24	24
nonhomosexual	29	29
nonhomosexuals	30	30
nonhormonal	20	20
nonhospital	19	19
nonhospitalized	33	33