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
javelined	25	25
javelining	28	28
javelins	23	23
jawless	20	20
jawlike	24	24
jawline	21	21
jawlines	22	22
jaywalk	26	26
jaywalked	29	29
jaywalker	28	28
jaywalkers	29	29
jaywalking	32	32
jaywalks	27	27
jazzily	37	37
jazzlike	40	40
jealous	18	18
jealousies	21	21
jealously	23	23
jealousness	23	23
jealousy	21	21
jebel	18	18
jebels	19	19
jeeringly	24	24
jeesly	18	18
jeezely	28	28