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
jangle	19	19
jangled	21	21
jangler	20	20
janglers	21	21
jangles	20	20
janglier	21	21
jangliest	22	22
jangling	24	24
jangly	21	21
janitorial	21	21
japingly	26	26
jarful	20	20
jarfuls	21	21
jargonel	21	21
jargonels	22	22
jarl	14	14
jarldom	21	21
jarldoms	22	22
jarls	15	15
jarringly	24	24
jarsful	21	21
jauntily	22	22
javelin	22	22
javelina	23	23
javelinas	24	24