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
jeezly	27	27
jejunal	28	28
jejunely	31	31
jell	15	15
jellaba	21	21
jellabas	22	22
jelled	18	18
jellied	19	19
jellies	18	18
jellified	24	24
jellifies	23	23
jellify	23	23
jellifying	29	29
jelling	21	21
jells	16	16
jelly	18	18
jellyfish	27	27
jellying	24	24
jellylike	27	27
jelutong	22	22
jelutongs	23	23
jerkily	23	23
jestful	21	21
jetfoil	20	20
jetfoils	21	21