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
nonrefundable	25	25
nonregulated	19	19
nonregulation	20	20
nonrelative	18	18
nonrelatives	19	19
nonrelativistic	25	25
nonrelevant	19	19
nonreligious	18	18
nonrenewable	22	22
nonrenewal	17	17
nonrenewals	18	18
nonrepayable	23	23
nonresidential	19	19
nonretractile	19	19
nonreturnable	21	21
nonreturnables	22	22
nonreusable	18	18
nonreversible	23	23
nonrival	15	15
nonrivals	16	16
nonroyal	13	13
nonruling	16	16
nonrural	12	12
nonsalable	17	17
nonsaline	13	13