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
nonlibrarian	19	19
nonlibrarians	20	20
nonlibrary	18	18
nonlife	13	13
nonlineal	14	14
nonlinear	13	13
nonlinearities	18	18
nonlinearity	18	18
nonlinguistic	23	23
nonliquid	23	23
nonliteral	14	14
nonliterary	16	16
nonliterate	14	14
nonliterates	15	15
nonlives	15	15
nonliving	19	19
nonlocal	15	15
nonlocals	16	16
nonlogical	19	19
nonloyal	14	14
nonluminous	20	20
nonlyric	16	16
nonmalignant	22	22
nonmalleable	23	23
nonmammalian	25	25