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
jailhouse	22	22
jailhouses	23	23
jailing	20	20
jailor	16	16
jailors	17	17
jails	15	15
jalap	18	18
jalapeno	22	22
jalapenos	23	23
jalapic	23	23
jalapin	21	21
jalapins	22	22
jalaps	19	19
jalop	18	18
jalopies	21	21
jaloppies	25	25
jaloppy	25	25
jalops	19	19
jalopy	21	21
jalousie	19	19
jalousies	20	20
jambalaya	27	27
jambalayas	28	28
jamlike	24	24
jammable	27	27