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
jackroll	26	26
jackrolled	29	29
jackrolling	32	32
jackrolls	27	27
jacksmelt	29	29
jacksmelts	30	30
jaculate	22	22
jaculated	24	24
jaculates	23	23
jaculating	27	27
jadedly	21	21
jadelike	23	23
jadishly	23	23
jaggedly	25	25
jagless	19	19
jail	14	14
jailable	22	22
jailbaits	22	22
jailbird	22	22
jailbirds	23	23
jailbreak	26	26
jailbreaks	27	27
jailed	17	17
jailer	16	16
jailers	17	17