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
nonmanagerial	22	22
nonmanual	17	17
nonmarital	16	16
nonmaterial	17	17
nonmathematical	29	29
nonmatriculated	26	26
nonmeaningful	27	27
nonmeasurable	23	23
nonmechanical	28	28
nonmedical	20	20
nonmental	16	16
nonmercurial	22	22
nonmetal	14	14
nonmetallic	21	21
nonmetals	15	15
nonmetaphorical	29	29
nonmetrical	20	20
nonmetropolitan	25	25
nonmicrobial	24	24
nonmilitant	18	18
nonmilitants	19	19
nonmilitary	19	19
nonmobile	18	18
nonmodal	15	15
nonmolecular	23	23