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
jetlag	18	18
jetlags	19	19
jetlike	21	21
jetliner	19	19
jetliners	20	20
jettisonable	26	26
jewel	18	18
jeweled	21	21
jeweler	20	20
jewelers	21	21
jeweling	24	24
jewelled	23	23
jeweller	22	22
jewelleries	25	25
jewellers	23	23
jewellery	25	25
jewellike	27	27
jewelling	26	26
jewelries	22	22
jewelry	22	22
jewels	19	19
jewelweed	26	26
jewelweeds	27	27
jezail	25	25
jezails	26	26