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
nonviolences	23	23
nonviolent	18	18
nonviolently	23	23
nonviral	15	15
nonvisual	17	17
nonvital	15	15
nonvocal	18	18
nonvocals	19	19
nonvocational	24	24
nonvolatile	19	19
nonvolcanic	25	25
nonvoluntary	23	23
nonwool	13	13
nonyellowing	24	24
nonyl	10	10
nonyls	11	11
noodle	9	9
noodled	11	11
noodles	10	10
noodling	14	14
noodlings	15	15
nooklike	18	18
nopal	10	10
nopales	12	12
nopalito	13	13