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
novelising	19	19
novelist	14	14
novelistic	19	19
novelistically	27	27
novelists	15	15
novelization	28	28
novelizations	29	29
novelize	23	23
novelized	25	25
novelizes	24	24
novelizing	28	28
novella	14	14
novellas	15	15
novelle	14	14
novelly	16	16
novels	12	12
novelties	15	15
novelty	15	15
novemdecillion	29	29
novemdecillions	30	30
novercal	17	17
nowheresville	25	25
nowheresvilles	26	26
noxiously	21	21
nozzle	26	26