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
nuzzles	28	28
nuzzling	32	32
nyala	9	9
nyalas	10	10
nyctalopia	20	20
nyctalopias	21	21
nylghai	15	15
nylghais	16	16
nylghau	16	16
nylghaus	17	17
nylon	10	10
nyloned	13	13
nylons	11	11
nymphal	19	19
nymphalid	22	22
nymphalids	23	23
nympholepsies	28	28
nympholepsy	28	28
nympholept	25	25
nympholeptic	30	30
nympholepts	26	26
nymphomaniacal	33	33
oafishly	16	16
oaklike	16	16
oarless	8	8