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
nonoverlapping	30	30
nonpapal	17	17
nonparallel	19	19
nonpareil	15	15
nonpareils	16	16
nonperishable	24	24
nonperishables	25	25
nonpersonal	18	18
nonpetroleum	22	22
nonphilosopher	27	27
nonphilosophers	28	28
nonphysical	24	24
nonplanar	16	16
nonplastic	19	19
nonplastics	20	20
nonplay	15	15
nonplaying	21	21
nonplays	16	16
nonplus	14	14
nonplused	17	17
nonpluses	16	16
nonplusing	20	20
nonplussed	18	18
nonplusses	17	17
nonplussing	21	21