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
numerals	14	14
numerical	18	18
numerically	23	23
numerological	25	25
numerologies	20	20
numerologist	20	20
numerologists	21	21
numerology	20	20
numerously	19	19
numismatically	29	29
nummular	18	18
numskull	20	20
numskulls	21	21
nuncle	13	13
nuncles	14	14
nunlike	15	15
nuptial	13	13
nuptialities	18	18
nuptiality	18	18
nuptials	14	14
nurl	7	7
nurled	10	10
nurling	13	13
nurls	8	8
nursling	14	14